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BIOLOGIST (REGULATORY PROJECT MANAGER)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW YORK OPERATIONS DIVISION
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Utilizes a professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies, as they relate to the natural and human environment, to serve as a Regulatory Project Manager.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/22/2024 to 06/14/2024
Salary
$102,163 to - $132,807 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New York, NY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—ELIGIBLE - ELIGIBLE FORREGULAR AND RECURRING TELEWORK
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 20% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERD240659510533HW
Control number
792292100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This Direct Hire Authority is open to all U.S. Citizens

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Duties

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  • Evaluate all levels and types of Department of the Army (DA) permit applications, compliance, and enforcement cases (including those complex and/or controversial in nature) for activities in waters.
  • Develop and manage general permits (GPs)
  • Develop procedures to implement directives from higher authority
  • Serve as the District representative to complete assignments related to special regulatory initiatives, such as watershed studies, directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of the regulatory program.
  • Ensure that the physical, biological, and chemical integrity of the nations water resources are improved and enhanced and that regulated activities.
  • Facilitate the management of the Section workload including pre-application consultation, evaluation of applications, monitoring of permit compliance, and enforcement actions.
  • Conduct surveillance of waters of the United States. Investigates unauthorized work to determine resolution of enforcement actions. Issues cease and desist orders when appropriate.
  • Providing technical assistance by advising, administering, or performing professional research or technical work related to the protection or improvement of air, land, and water resources to provide a clean and healthful environment.

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.
  • Incumbent is required to travel 20% of the time (or more) for conducting on site field investigations, attending meetings, and for training.
  • Commuting to field office sites is required where no public transportation is available. Therefore, a valid state driver's must be obtained and maintained while in this position, and a valid state drivers license is required.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

Basic Requirement for Biologist (0401):
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting one or more of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience GS-12:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting in executing the Regulatory Program or a similar program, 2) Pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or similar Acts, including the review of applications for various regulated activities such as residential or commercial development, infrastructure, transportation, and/or compensatory mitigation related proposals AND 3) administer and enforce, or assisted in managing, a program in compliance with governing public laws, regulations, interagency agreements, and policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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

  • 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/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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 Career Field - Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be offered.

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.

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