About the Position: Serve as the section supervisor to lead a District wide team in developing complex and controversial environmental compliance for District studies, projects, and programs with a focus on, but not limited to, Navigation, maintenance dredging, and operations projects. Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

Duties

Supervise the staff development of EA's, EIS's, categorical exclusions and the full range of supporting environmental documentation for all civil works projects within the District boundaries. Oversee environmental staff work on Congressionally Authorized Civil Works and studies and projects, navigation and dredging projects, maintenance and operations actions, work for others, and other efforts as needed. Responsible for assuring the development of NEPA documents (EIS or EA), all other necessary environmental authorizations, and completing or acquiring collateral reports or documentation. Develop and implement long range staffing needs through hiring and developing new employees and retraining existing staff for future needs to include non-traditional developmental initiatives. Provide technical advice, counsel, instruction, and other assistance to staff and decision maters as required to accomplish assigned functions. Participate in intra-agency conferences and discussions to resolve questions of policy and to coordinate interrelated environmental functions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• TDY travel up to 25% may be required.

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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 Social Science click here. Basic Requirement for Natural Resource Management and Biological Sciences click here. Basic Requirement for Environmental Engineer click here. Basic Requirement for Physical Science click here. 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 analyzing biological, physical, or cultural issues and developing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance documents, including direct responsibility for developing Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statements considering environmental impacts in compliance with NEPA; and completing environmental compliance associated with other applicable environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Environmental DocumentationEnvironmental Policy and StrategyLeadership 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-???????12).

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 RI-W2ST03 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-SAN FRANCISCO DO NOT MAIL San Francisco, CA 94103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk