About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research Engineer Lab (CRREL). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Develops and deploys Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, hardware and software in support of a variety of CRREL and RS/GIS research projects. Defines work priorities and implements methods to meet field requirements. Participates in project planning efforts including the scheduling and budgeting process. Develops strategies for data management and distribution in cooperation with CRREL personnel and other Federal agencies. Originates new and improved applications and strategies for engineering or architecture concepts, theories, and principles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Basic Requirement: To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirement for each job series in addition to required experience. Engineer, 0801,0810, 0819, 0830, 0850 series: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Architect, 0808 series: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Geographer, 0150 series: Geography Series 0150 (opm.gov) Physical Scientist, 1301 series: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the below experience: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience: Reviewing funding proposals and project reports. Providing technical oversight and direction of a team Utilizing software development Scheduling and meeting delivery commitments Assessing project and program effectiveness Using remote sensing and GIS expertise to adapt existing or develop new techniques All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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-11). This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date. This is a DHA Job Opportunity Announcement. Current permanent federal employees are not eligible for this type of DHA per ERDC Policy and Guidance. If you are a current federal employee, you need to apply to the internal JOA CERG237211960960.

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 RG-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk