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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Operations Technical Support Branch, Natural Resources Management Section
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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 the competitive service.

About the Position: Serve as an Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Pesticide, and Safety Program Manager providing support to six operating projects within the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana that include locks, dams, powerhouses, field offices, and associated land and water resources activities.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open date: 10/23/2024
Closed date: 11/06/2024
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$86,962 - $150,535 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - Temporary travel for duty is approximately 25%.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
CERH244939528835HW
Control number
815656400

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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Duties

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  • Serve as the expert consultant for all environmental compliance, sustainability, pesticide implementation, inspection, auditing, evaluation, and monitoring, reporting and related matters.
  • Provide authoritative staff and policy guidance to Division staff and field offices to ensure consistent, effective, and efficient implementation of Federal, state, and local environmental requirements and sustainability matters.
  • Develop, schedule and coordinate project assessments and reporting.
  • Develop environmental, safety and sustainability implementation policy and guidance.
  • Coordinate and review Operational Management Plans (OMP’s), master plans, Environmental Impact Statements and Design Memorandums for environmental and sustainability considerations.
  • Provide technical support to Operating Projects’ Environmental Compliance Coordinators and Safety Officers on regulations, procedures and processes directly affecting environmental compliance, sustainability, safety, and industrial hygiene concerns.
  • Plan, direct and coordinate the implementation of the district pesticide program.

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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

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 Environmental Resource Specialist:

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.)

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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. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.)

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

For the GS-12 Level:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing technical support for an environmental compliance program AND must include experience in project planning and public liaison. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

For the GS-13 Level:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administering programs in two (2) of the following areas: environmental compliance, water and energy sustainability, safety, OR pesticide management AND must include experience in program planning and public liaison. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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

  • 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure 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.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive or Advanced Leave Accrual.
  • May be selected at any grade level announced with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
  • Salary Range for Seattle, WA: $97,376 - $150,535. Salary Range for Bridgeport, WA, Libby, MT and Oldtown, ID: $86,962 - $134,435.

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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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
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