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Interdisciplinary-Community Planner/Natural Resource Specialist/Physical Scientist

Department of the Navy
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
08/15/2023 to 09/15/2023
Salary
$76,860 to - $119,760 per year

GS-11-SALARY PAY $76860 - 99,914 GS-12-SALARY PAY $92,123 - 119,760.

Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Locations
few vacancies in the following locations:
Bangor, WA
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-11958262-23-JDA
Control number
724107800

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will interact with various stakeholders, including, other federal, state, and local government officials, non-government organizations, Tribal nations, and the public in various venues in support of NEPA projects.
  • You will prepare special environmental documents (CATEXs, EAs/OEAs, and EISs/OEISs) to assess the environmental impact of military operations, programs, exercises, etc.
  • You will provide environmental planning consultation services to supported activities regarding National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance.
  • You will serve as the Technical Representative on A/E contracts to ensure preparation of technically adequate, timely, and cost-effective products.
  • You will oversee intergovernmental coordination of environmental planning efforts to ensure approval by regulatory agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card to make official government purchases for goods and services.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
For the GS-12:
1) Directly performing or coordinating contractor support to prepare environmental planning documents and assessing environmental impacts to natural and cultural resources, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA); 2) Providing environmental planning consultation services, professional guidance, and general assistance to an organization regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance with federal and local regulatory agency requirements and permits; application of advanced and potentially highly complex environmental concepts, principles, and practices; and 3) Coordinating, guiding, reviewing, and/or evaluating environmental work of team members or contractors. NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
For the GS-11:
1) Performing or supporting preparation of environmental planning documents and assessing environmental impacts to natural and cultural resources; 2) Providing environmental planning consultation services, professional guidance, and general assistance to an organization regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance; and 3) Managing, guiding, reviewing, and/or evaluating environmental work of team members or contractors.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants for the Community Planning (0020 series) must meet the following basic requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
OR

You have successfully completed a community planning degree, or a degree in a related discipline such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance.
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You have a combination of education and experience where you have successfully completed a community planning degree, or a degree in a related discipline such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration and have one (1) year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner.

OR

You have a combination of education and experience where the courses were equivalent to a major in community planning , urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration; or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the listed disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.


Applicants for the Natural Resources (0401 series) must meet the following basic requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
You have a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to this position.
OR
You have a combination of education and experience in one of the above majors that includes at least 24 semester hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a discipline related to this position plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four year course of study with a major as described above.

Applicants for the Physical Science (1301 series) must meet the following basic requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

You have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or higher in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

You have a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Physical Demands. Work is primarily sedentary and consists of office related activities including long periods of sitting, standing, walking and operating telephones, audio-visual equipment and computers. The work involves occasional field visits/surveys where there can be considerable walking, bending, and climbing to get in and out of sites and make observations, and lifting of loads less than 20 pounds.

Work Environment. Work is in an office equipped with adequate ventilation, air conditioning, heating, light and toilet facilities. The employee is not exposed to hazardous substances or environments in the performance of duties. Work is sometimes conducted in the field under non-hazardous conditions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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