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 positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a technical specialist on enforcement matters with primary responsibility for the investigation and disposition of violations of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and the Clean Water Act within the US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, OAK HARBOR OFFICE, BUFFALO, NY.

Duties

Determines regulatory jurisdiction for proposed and existing work. Delineates wetlands through the evaluation of vegetative cover, soils, and hydrology. Conducts office reviews to augment site observations or to obtain data for determining boundaries of waters of the United States when field inspections are not possible. Provides technical reviews associated with the resolution of unauthorized activities, evaluation of after the fact permit applications, and the collection of field data. Investigates, evaluates, and documents unauthorized activities of a complex or controversial nature involving placement of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States or noncompliance with the terms and conditions of issued permits. Documents findings in written form. Coordinates enforcement actions with the Office of Counsel and with other Federal and state agencies when required. Identifies significant issues and moderates meetings between the alleged violator and agency officials and members of the general public. Prepares the required implementing orders and related correspondence. Familiarizes and updates the public on regulatory program policy, procedures and enforcement options.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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. This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Biologist - 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 requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-07 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Reviewing permit applications, preparing reports with recommendation for changes, elimination, or improvement of program plans; and performing field work to identify existing environmental conditions and factors that could impact those conditions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-09 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Identifying, interpreting, and evaluating a variety environmental document; Reviewing permit application documentation for completeness; and Performing field inspection to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-11 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Interpreting, evaluating, and managing a variety of regulatory program actions in accordance with established regulations and guidance; explaining regulatory requirements to applicants. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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 GJ-APF-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk