This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Alaska District is seeking to fill a Section Chief position located in the South Branch. An ideal candidate will have strong experience in administering and enforcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program. Also possess knowledge of environmental laws.

Duties

Executes the Corps Regulatory Program within assigned area of Alaska District to meet the needs of management and assigned functional responsibilities Acts as advisor to the Branch Chief on the executions of the regulatory program. Interprets and directs the implementation of regulations, directives and procedures affecting assigned functions. Plans and directs through subordinate staff the implementation of functional responsibilities of a Regulatory Section which includes the following activities. Establishes production goals, priorities, and major work schedules. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short term priorities, and establishes schedules for completion of work.

Requirements

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

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 Education Requirement: This position has a basic entry requirement. The entry requirement requires completion of education or a combination of education and experience sufficient to be comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a four-year course of study with a major in the professional or scientific field. See below on how to meet the Basic Education Requirements for this position: Basic Education Requirement for the Geographer 0150 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/geography-series-0150/ Basic Education Requirement for the Regulatory Project Manager 0401 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Basic Education Requirement for the Environmental Engineer 0819 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Education Requirement for the Physical Scientist 1301 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ 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-13: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating permit applications for work subject to compliance with the Clean Water Act and/or the Rivers and Harbors Act; performing permit compliance inspections and resolving noncompliance and enforcement actions. 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.

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 RM-W2SN04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Anchorage, AK 99506 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk