About the Position: Serves as environmental technical representative on District Project Delivery teams for the Civil Works Program. Responsible for obtaining and evaluating information related to the natural resources of study areas and assessing impacts to these resources from the proposed project. Formulates plans pertaining to fish and wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources.

Duties

Conduct environmental assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act, which are concluded by decision-making documents: e.g. Record of Decision/Finding of No Significant Impacts. Develop mitigation plans for adverse environmental impacts from Civil Works projects to include designs for stream restoration for which there is little guidance. Coordinate documents during public coordination period with all interested parties that include the regulatory agencies, public, Corps leadership, and congressmen. Perform Environmental consultation for Section 404(b)(1) Evaluations, Water Quality Evaluations, Endangers Species Act, Essential Fish Habitat, and Consistency Determinations for the Coastal Zone Management Act. Perform comprehensive review of Military Construction projects and Project Management Plans in Military Construction Program to ensure compliance with all Federal and local environmental laws. Prepare scopes of work/cost estimates for various projects under the Civil Works Program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental PlanningPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management Time in Grade Requirement GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS--09). Time in Grade Requirement GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHARLESTON DO NOT MAIL Charleston, SC 20403 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk