About the Position: You will serve as an Environmental & Energy Security Engagement and Integration Specialist providing strategic guidance and expert advice concerning current and future partner nation capabilities limitations, and approaches in the area of environmental and energy security within the Caribbean, Central America and South America Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Duties

Identifies strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities related to environmental and energy security, environmental and energy protection, degradation, pollution, and natural resource competition. Provides in-depth monitoring and analysis of military or security forces environmental and energy issues, challenges and risks as they relate to overall regional security. Oversees strategic coordination and synchronization of Command-wide interagency efforts in theater security planning, deliberate planning, crisis planning, crisis response, transition, and post-crisis reconstruction activities. Prepares strategic plans, ensures accuracy, and makes recommendations to ensure programs and plans are adhering to DoD guidelines and directives. Oversees interagency processes to include improving, enhancing, or developing capabilities that facilitate better synchronization of interagency actions supporting environmental security and sustainability. Allocates resources and funds for programs and projects related to military environmental and energy security initiatives; AND assists with interagency programs and projects supporting military environmental and energy security and cooperation. Conducts research on environmental and energy security issues and provides written reports and analysis directed by the Security Cooperation Division. Review and validate activities planned in support of Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) and identifies gaps and requirements for reporting/discussion during workshops; AND promotes coordination and synchronization generating desired effects/outcomes. Supports the J4 in the strategic validation and prioritization of initiatives to leverage funding via proposals, briefs or presentations.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 4 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Duties of the position may require working more than 40 hours per week with the potential for working weekends and/or holidays.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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/or 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: Abachelor'sdegree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in environmental and energy security, providing strategic guidance and expert advice regarding current and future partner nation capabilities, limitations, and approaches in the area of environmental and energy security affecting military operations; AND participating in environmental and energy protection, degradation, pollution, and natural resource competition. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Energy/Sustainable Design & DevelopmentEnvironmental PlanningEnvironmental Project and Program Management 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-12). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

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 FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk