About the Position: This vacancy is for a Biologist position within the Regulatory Division in the Rock Island, IL location of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This position may be filled at either the GS-07, GS-09 or GS-11 grade level with non competitive promotional potential to the GS-11 level.

Duties

Evaluate Department of the Army (DA) permit application, compliance and enforcement cases for activities in waters of the United States (US) and/or navigable waters of the US within the regulatory authority of appropriate Regulatory Compliance Acts. Assist in the development and management of general permits. Serve as District representative with missions of interest to the District and/or the regulatory program. Conduct analysis in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Corps of Engineers Public Interest Review, and 404(b)(1) Guidelines, in the preparation of environmental assessments (EAs). Assist in the development of stream and wetland compensatory mitigation proposals. Complete assignments related to special regulatory initiatives directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of program.

Requirements

• 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 government motor vehicle operator?s license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Complete assignments related to special regulatory initiatives directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of program. General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/In addition to meeting the basic requirements described above, your resume must describe at least one year of experience at the next lower grade or equivalent level which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: identifying environmental effects of planned construction activities; AND applying techniques and skill sufficient to collect and organize data, investigate and determine the significance of relationships, evaluate and determine potential impacts, and anticipate and resolve problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: identifying environmental effects of planned construction activities; AND applying techniques and skill sufficient to collect and organize data, investigate and determine the significance of relationships, evaluate and recommend alternatives, conduct studies, determine potential impacts, and anticipate and resolve problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: reviewing a range of environmental principles, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and techniques sufficient to insure that work is in compliance with applicable legal standards and other requirements and that such work is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner; AND using skills sufficient to identify interpret, and evaluate a variety of factors and related natural, cultural and social conditions, and to prepare environmental documentation or similar analyses, such as those conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education & 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Assessment, Data Analysis, and Decision MakingEnvironmental DocumentationEnvironmental Law and Regulatory Compliance

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GI-APF-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk