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: Serves as the Operations Division National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinator, overseeing the completion of environmental compliance operations within Operations Division.

Duties

Provide process development, preparation oversight, review, and direction for NEPA-related processes and documents. Provide guidance to staff and management on a variety of NEPA technical, policy, and process matters. Interpret and analyze impacts of NEPA-related efforts, initiatives, and programs other entities are undertaking with a view to identifying challenges and opportunities for Operations Division. Provides technical expertise to Operations Division on stewardship planning and technical assistance in the conservation, preservation, and management of USACE lands and waters. Coordinates with project staff and business line managers on work for fish and wildlife resources, resource study planning and habitat management planning at each multipurpose project. Provide quality assurance for project Master Plan updates and supplements. Serve as an Operations Division Representative on the Northwest Division (NWD) Fisheries committee during monthly calls.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

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 Requirement for Natural Resources Specialist (0401): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience assisting with developing processes, preparing and reviewing assessments, and providing direction for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) related procedures and documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk