About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a senior technical specialist in the section for all aspects of the District's Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) program in primarily a four-state area.

Duties

Oversees surface and subsurface investigations as required to characterize and determine extent of contamination. Plans and conducts studies to determine the best alternative to mitigate the hazardous material. Ensures that specifications adequately reflect and support construction plans, and that adequate provision and safeguards for protecting Federal interests are included. Ensures that all work at assigned projects is made per the approved Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) and Work Plan, and that all samples are obtained per the Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and the Chemical Data Acquisition Plan (CDAP). Prepares or directs preparation of cost estimates, contract documents and/or scopes of work for contracts with A-E's or contractors for portions of HTRW investigations. Serves as a specialist on the more complex or unique projects emphasizing environmental compliance and restoration. Prepares Engineering Considerations and Instruction to Field Personnel (ECIFP), to ensure field personnel are aware of unusual conditions and schedule of field inspections. Attends meetings, briefings and conferences with District officials and employees, counterparts from other districts or divisions, and technical specialists from other government entities or private industry. Stays abreast of latest developments and publications in with emphasis on water and air pollution problems and solid waste disposal and recycling systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Safe working practices are an integral part of this position. Incumbent is required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Routine and special medical examinations are required because of potential exposure and the significant physical stress factors that occur while wearing protective equipment.
• Ability to obtain HAZWOPER certification to handle hazardous and toxic wastes.
• Work outside the office involves exposure to the elements and entering confined spaces, requiring use of hard hats, steel toed boots, and eye protection, and a respirator in emergencies.

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority 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 Eligible 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 Professional Engineers: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedulequalification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement for 1301, Physical Scientist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedulequalification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Basic Requirement for 1320, Chemist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Basic Requirement for 1350, Geologist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/1300/geology-series-1350/ 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 includes1) Conducting air and water pollution abatement to include interpreting data collected from field investigations and documenting in technical reports; 2) Performing investigations, studies, review designs, and executing remediation for soil and groundwater contamination and all other hazardous, toxic, and radioactive wastes (HTRW) preconstruction activities; 3) Reviewing stakeholder's mission requirements and developing environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and environmental permitting strategies; 4) Planning and coordinating the execution of conventional and unconventional projects with unique and novel engineering features for the military, civil works, and supports for other programs. 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 the GS-12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipPlanning and EvaluatingProject 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-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 RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk