Work with engineers and environmental staff to review, investigate, & resolve water-resource related environmental problems & issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (ecosystem restoration, impact assessment, cultural resources coordination,habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws/regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions & conduct environmental investigations/assessments.

Duties

Conducts in-house environmental investigations of potential environmental problems (and potential solutions) associated with all projects assigned. Prepares in-house products such as scopes of work, environmental assessments (e.g., NEPA), field sampling plans, and other related documents. Conducts environmental sampling and/or monitoring plans for soil, surface water, groundwater, sediments, vegetation (e.g., wetlands), wetland delineations, and other components of aquatic ecology. Determines adequacy of other non-governmental prepared environmental and chemical data acquisition plans and evaluates complex field and laboratory testing results. Participate in meetings with contract representatives, State and Federal Environmental Agencies and local agencies to discuss various scientific issues related to district environmental projects and/or potential environmental problems. Prepares correspondence in response to issues raised by higher authority and other agencies and the general public. Works collaboratively on project teams and communicates effectively to accomplish goals.

Requirements

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

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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. Specialized experience: GS-11 I have one year of specialized experience: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.g., ecosystem restoration, impact assessment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and assessments. Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e.g., habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Specialized experience GS-09: I have one year of specialized experience:performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under some supervisory controls such as: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.g., ecosystem restoration, impact assessment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and assessments. Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e.g., habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Specialized experience GS-07: I have one year of specialized experience:performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under the supervisory controls such as:Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.g., ecosystem restoration, impact assessment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and assessments. Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e.g., habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Individual Occupational Requirements: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) Ecology Series 0408 (opm.gov) Fish Biology Series 0482 (opm.gov) General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Law and Regulatory ComplianceOral CommunicationTechnical Competence GS-11-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-09). GS-09-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-07). GS-07-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-05).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk