About the Position: The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of motivated and talented employees providing the very best engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest. The District helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas. For information about the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers, visit http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/

Duties

Perform duties executing the Regulatory Program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. Participate in compliance inspections of permitted structure or activities and investigate and resolve unauthorized structures or activities. Prepares environmental documents, correspondence and Notice of Violation letters. Investigate and survey waters of the United States, including wetlands, to determine limits of regulatory jurisdiction. Exercise professional judgment based on a thorough knowledge and understanding of biological and related sciences in the processing of applications for permits.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Annual Financial Disclosure, OGE 450

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Biological Scientist, GS-0401: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist, GS-1301: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience GS-7: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least one of the following areas: experience in at least one of the following areas: (1) reviewing permit applications under established federal regulations such as land management regulations, the Clean Water Act, or state land use/resources programs to ensure completeness and clarity of proposed work description; (2) participating in field investigations to collect data on aquatic resources (streams, wetland or riparian areas) or fish/wildlife habitat, species/populations; and (3) preparing reports utilizing/synthesizing data and presenting results for higher review. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR See Questionnaire for other options available to meet this requirement. Specialized Experience GS-9: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least two of the following areas: (1) processing permit applications under established federal regulations such as land management regulations, the Clean Water Act, or state land use/resources programs for minor actions; (2) reviewing aquatic resource (stream, wetland or riparian) delineations, environmental assessments, or fish/wildlife habitat or species/population surveys; (3) prepare environmental assessments, and biological assessments or management plans for higher level review; (4) meet and work with various federal, state, and local agencies and applicants to facilitate permit processing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR See Questionnaire for other options available to meet this requirement. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with at least four of the following areas (1) processing minor to complex permit reviews under established federal regulations such as land management regulations, the Clean Water Act or state land use/resources programs; (2) completing aquatic resources delineations, environmental assessments, or fish/wildlife habitat surveys; (3) proficiency in applying federal laws, policies and regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act or state environmental programs ; (4) completing Regulatory permit enforcement, compliance actions, and investigations; (5) knowledge of state wetland and water regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR See Questionnaire for other options available to meet this requirement.

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 RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk