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Environmental Engineer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Blue Grass Army Depot, Richmond Kentucky
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

If you are a current Army employee and would like to be considered for a time-limited position NTE 13 months position, please apply under Announcement MCGL248770055046.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/30/2024 to 05/09/2024
Salary
$54,557 to - $113,047 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 12
Location
Richmond, KY
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - NTE 13 Months
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
MCGL248770055041HD
Control number
789071300

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Duties

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  • Serves as an Environmental Engineer in the Environmental Division acting as program manager for one or more environmental programs, technical expert, and principal advisor to the Division.
  • Utilizes scientific and engineering principles to conduct environmental audits to develop alternative course of actions for top-level management decision making.
  • Maintains technical correctness of installation plans, programs, and policies ensuring compliance with local, Federal, DOD, and Army environmental laws, regulations, directives, and applicable procedures in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance for the duration of their employment.
  • This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) of up to 5 percent for training and work-related purposes.
  • This position requires the incumbent to wear a chemical mask.
  • This position has Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility responsibilities. The incumbent is required to successfully complete appropriate training IAW Blue Grass Army Depot's RCRA permit.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
  • The Incumbent may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have a driver's license within the 50 United States.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) utilizing engineering methods to measure pollution; 2) solving basic environmental problems using current environmental engineering techniques; 3) assisting in gathering data for scientific studies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

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Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/).

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes1) assisting in compiling data to resolve a wide range of environmental problems; 2) applying a variety of techniques to measure environmental pollution; 3) gathering data for scientific studies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) resolving a wide range of environmental problems; 2) employing environmental safety controls in a variety of subject matter areas such as hazardous waste or material management, spill response or remediation, pollution prevention, waste minimization, air or storm water management, or water pollution control; 3) Utilizing a variety of techniques to conduct studies to obtain precise scientific data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.


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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes1) resolving a wide range of complex environmental problems; 2) developing engineering standards in a professional discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering; 3) implementing environmental safety controls in a variety of subject matter areas such as hazardous waste or material management, spill response or remediation, pollution prevention, waste minimization, air or storm water management, or water pollution control; 4) utilizing a variety of techniques to conduct studies to obtain precise scientific data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • Shaping Warfighter Munitions for the Future Fight! The Joint Munitions Command employs 21 military personnel, more than 5,000 civilian personnel, and over 5,700 contractors across 16 installations worldwide. As the Department of Defense's premiere munitions provider, JMC provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC is the recognized expert for munitions and logistics readiness and holistically operationalizes modernization to enable munitions readiness. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the munitions mission; they provide skills not readily available in the military and are crucial to support military operations. JMC values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, and is committed to building an inclusive work environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. JMC is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that supports production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of training and go-to-war munitions. Learn more about the Joint Munitions Command at https://www.jmc.army.mil
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This is a developmental position and may be filled at any grade level. This position provides non-competitive promotion potential to the full performance grade of GS-12 if all requirements are met.
  • Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 Months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Direct Hire Authority Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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