About the Position: This position is a Lead Interdisciplinary Specialist for Water Resources Planning Section A of Plan Formulation Branch, Planning Division located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Duties

Responsible for coordinating and reviewing the technical activities for planning and development of projects for water and associated land resources, throughout four states as needed. Activities of the Section include investigation, planning and formulation of flood control and multi-purpose water resource development projects and the analysis of flood plain hazards. Preparation of resultant feasibility reports, watershed assessments, post authorization studies and other planning studies. Coordination of water resource activities with other Federal, State and local agencies and the review of flood control aspects of reports prepared by contractors other Federal Agencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid states drivers license.
• TDY is 20%-30%

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 ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Basic Requirement for Community Planner (0020):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Community Planner Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Social Scientist (0101):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Social Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Social Scientist (0110):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Economist Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences (0401):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Natural Resources Management and Biological Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Engineering (0810):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Landscape Architecture (0807):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Landscape Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Architecture (0808):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Basic Requirement for Physical Science (1301):Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Physical Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) In addition to meeting the basic education requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development and execution of Department of Defense and other federal agencies facility projects or programs, environmental restoration projects or programs; developing, implementing and executing an effective quality management program for facility design/construction, renovation, or environmental restoration project or program products; coordinating responses to correspondence, inquiries, or directives requiring multiple design/construction/environmental actions; analyzing/interpreting design/construction/environmental directives and correspondence to determine applicability. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Control of FundsLeadershipProject ManagementWriting 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).

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 RI-W2ST01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOS ANGELES DO NOT MAIL Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk