About the Position: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Program Coordinator (PC) for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) will report to the Environmental Laboratory's (EL) Technical Director of Civil Works, Environmental Engineering and Sciences at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). This position will support the Great Lakes Program Manager at the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) in planning and executing GLRI projects and initiatives.

Duties

Serve as lead USACE representative for GLRI Focus Area 1 (Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern). In conjunction with other Federal and State agencies, provide collaborative technical, financial/budgetary, policy and outreach expertise to effectively coordinate current and future USACE portfolios of Focus Area 1 projects and initiatives. Assist USACE District and Division staff in the development and execution of USACE GLRI projects and initiatives in the following areas: Focus Area 2 (Invasive Species), Focus Area 3 (Nonpoint Source Pollution Impacts on Nearshore Health), Focus Area 4 (Habitats and Species) and Focus Area 5 (Foundations for Future Restoration Actions). Manage and coordinate the Great Lakes Remedial Action Plan (RAP) program in the Great Lakes. Manage and coordinate the Great Lakes Regional Sediment Management (RSM) program in the Great Lakes. Manage and coordinate provision of USACE technical assistance and general support services to remove beneficial use impairments and delist Areas of Concern. Serve as primary POC for Nature and Natural Based Features (NNBF) initiatives in the Great Lakes region. Coordinate outreach activities and leverage relationships with USEPA, other Federal agencies, Great Lakes States, Great Lakes Tribes, Great Lakes Commissions, NGOs, conservancy groups, etc. to achieve USACE capabilities. Develop strategic research and development opportunities in conjunction with the USACE, GLRI and ERDC?s Office of the Technical Director for Civil Works Environmental Engineering and Sciences. Provide and coordinate technical support in the development of strategies and tools for GLRI communications, technology transfer, and training. Represent the GLRI and ERDC?s Office of the Technical Director at meetings, workshops, and conferences, to include presentations and briefings

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.

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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 Education Requirement for 0401 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Basic Education Requirement for 408 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408/ Basic Education Requirement for 0801 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ Basic Education Requirement for 1301 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=1300-ndx Basic Education Requirement for 1520 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ Basic Education Requirement for 1530 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/statistics-series-1530/ Basic Education Requirement for 1550 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/statistics-series-1530/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting 2 or the 3 experiences (1) scoping, planning and leading multidisciplinary research activities; (2) scheduling, budgeting, and resourcing studies of systems and processes related to developing new technology and research; and/or (3)?experience conducting research in the areas environmental engineering and sciences. B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsEcological AssessmentLeadershipTechnology Application Time in Grade Requirement: 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). All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-XXXX-04 (equivalent to GS-12-14). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration."

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 GR-APF-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk