This position is that of an Environmental Engineer (Tribal Utility Consultant), Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC), Indian Health Service, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), located in the Pierre District Office, Pierre, South Dakota. This office provides sanitation facilities to Indian families and communities through the authority of the Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Act - Public Law 86-121.

Duties

Provides training and technical assistance to Tribal Utility Operators associated with the effective operation and management procedures for sanitation facilities, operator certification, and compliance with Federal Regulations. Investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components, makes preliminary diagnosis, estimates cost and material necessary to correct malfunctioning system and submits recommendations to local, state, federal and Tribal partners. Responsible for completing required sanitary surveys on a variety of sanitation facilities and providing results to local, state, federal and Tribal partners. Performs all engineering tasks required for the design review and approval of community sanitation facilities including water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, and solid waste collection and disposal.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Environmental Engineering Series 0819 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of a GS-9 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides technical assistance and training to water, sewer, and solid waste system operators and managers; provides operational advice and support related to sanitation facilities; reviews sanitation facilities designs (plans and specifications) and provides recommendations regarding operational features. OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of a GS-11 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides expert technical assistance on complex water and sewer system issues to ensure the effective maintenance, operation, modification, and improvement of sanitation facilities; assists Utility Organizations with maintaining compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act; Investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components, makes preliminary diagnosis and estimates costs, manpower, and material necessary to correct malfunctioning systems, makes recommendations on corrective and preventative actions. AND SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only): Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains OEHE Group 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]