This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STRL to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Chief, Environmental Processes Branch, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Champaign, IL.

Duties

The Chief, Environmental Processes Branch is responsible for planning and executing a broad program of multidisciplinary research and development and providing technical support and technology transfer in the areas of engineering research. Develops and Accepts Work. Markets capabilities and identifies opportunities; develops support agreements with customers; facilitates work acceptance and laboratory approvals of work. Executes Work. Leads the Environmental Processes Branch in applying science and technology to solve problems; identifies and provides resources; oversees acquisition of supplies and services; ensures good customer service. Transfers Research Technology. Enforces standards for quality; performs quality assurance on proposals and deliverables. Manages Personnel. Recruits, mentors, and retains personnel; evaluates performance and provides recognition; supports career development goals. Manages Operations. Oversees programs, projects, and facilities; maintain good communication with employees; maintain branch property. Plans Strategically. Contributes to laboratory and ERDC-level strategic planning; leads strategic human capital actions; updates assets to position the Environmental Processes Branch for new research opportunities. Personal Development. Participates in supervisory and leadership training; uses feedback from customers and staff to improve effectiveness. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to 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 position requires pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

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: To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements listed in the below links for the series in which you are applying: General OPM Qualification Standards: Community Planning Series - 0020 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/ Social Science Series - 0101 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Biologist - 0401 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ All Professional Engineering Positions - 0801 and 0810 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ Architecture - 0808 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Physical Scientist -1301 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Operations Research - 1515 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Computer Scientist - 1550 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Transcripts must be submitted with application. 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 which includes extensive experience in conducting Research and Development (R&D) efforts across many disciplines in basic and/or applied research; manage diverse scientific teams including engineers, scientists, technicians, and/or clerical personnel in support of interdisciplinary high performance research; experience in development of organizational funding requirements and budget estimates; and planning, integrating and/or reviewing Research and Development business requirements of the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-02 (GS-11).

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 RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk