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Duties

**This is an interdisciplinary job. Series assigned to individual positions under this job will be determined based on the selectee's paramount qualifications at the time of selection.** The Senior Research Scientist (Environmental) position is assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and will conduct state-of-the-art basic and applied research in support of the USACE, Army, and DoD missions in the interactions between physical, chemical, and biological components of the Earth's natural environment and the human impact on the environment. The components of environmental science include energy, vegetated landscapes, soils, water, and atmosphere, necessitating the incumbent possess a broad background in biology, hydrology, limnology, oceanography, water quality, nutrient and contaminant fate/transport, population, community and ecosystem ecology, chemistry, geology, toxicology risk assessment, soil science, climatology, and nature-based solutions. The incumbent leads multidisciplinary teams in planning and conducting research, analyzing and interpreting scientific data, and publishing research results in the peer-reviewed, scientific literature.

Requirements

Qualifications

Position requires substantial experience and significant scientific contributions related to the scientific disciplines and topic areas described in this position description. Incumbent demonstrates ability to think about issues creatively and with a practical view for applicability to inform policy, programs, and operational needs. Scientific achievements have demonstrated innovation and potential for maturation through applied and advanced technology research. Incumbent has peer-reviewed publications, invited presentations, and held positions with status in DoD/national/international scientific/professional organizations and societies. Incumbent demonstrates expertise as an independent principal investigator/researcher, leading complex programs of research, scientific leadership/mentoring of other scientist, and close collaboration with scientists of various disciplines within DoD, academia, and industry. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. 1. Specialized Experience is experience closely related to, the field in which the candidate will work. Experience must have been sufficiently specialized to ensure adequate familiarity with the area of specialization, be both nationally and internationally recognized as an authority within the scientific and engineering community, or have direct application in the area for which the applicant is being considered. 2. Technical Qualification (TQ). (Mandatory Submission) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing this TQ. TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience end accomplishments. Failure to meet or address the mandatory Technical Qualification automatically disqualifies an applicant from consideration: TQ write up should not exceed 2 pages. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualification demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ1: Experience in planning, directing and executing basic and applied research in the field of environmental science in the topic areas of biology, hydrology, limnology, oceanography, water quality, nutrient and contaminant fate/transport, population, community and ecosystem ecology, chemistry, geology, toxicology risk assessment, soil science and climatology. This includes the experience in developing mathematical models and numerical methods that are informed by carefully planned and executed field and laboratory investigations. TQ2: Experience in developing and executing large programs in support of environmental science research. This includes leading programs in a technical area which involves a broad technical scope and consists of projects ranging from basic science to technology demonstration. Demonstrated ability to build diverse collaborative teams and provide leadership in environmental science that affect maneuver support in complex environments, military installation ecosystem management, aquatic plant control, and natural and nature based features. 3. Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQ) (Mandatory Submission) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing both Senior Professional Qualifications. Applicants must provide specific examples that address relevant experience end accomplishments. Failure to meet or address the mandatory Scientific Professional Technical Qualification automatically disqualifies an applicant from consideration. Limit your responses to 1 page per SPQ. SPQ 1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key management, professional and scientific personnel; advise and consult on scientific and technological programs and problems; and, serve as an effective spokesperson for the organization both nationally and internationally.. and SPQ 2. Stature in the profession as indicated by memberships and activity in professional and scientific societies, honors, awards, and other recognition and leadership in national and international scientific communities. Contributions and professional reputation as evidenced by citations, patents, and/or publications which advance knowledge in the field.

Education

Possession of a Graduate Degree (preferably Ph.D. or equivalent experience) in one of the following disciplines:

401 - General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 401 Education Series

0801 - Professional Engineering Positions 0801 Education Series

1301- General Physical Science Series 1301 Education Series

1515 - Operations Research Series 1515 Education Series

1520 - Mathematical Series 1520 Education Series

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 EN-APF-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20301 US
• Name: Jessica Armstrong
• Phone: 703-692-3317
• Email: [email protected]