Utilize a professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies to serve as a project manager with technical expertise to: Evaluate all levels and types of Department of the Army enforcement cases for activities in waters of the U.S. and/or navigable waters of the U.S. within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; or the regulatory program.

Duties

Responsible for oversight of the Branch's compliance efforts which includes monitoring of the District's effort regarding the identified performance goals. Serve as the District representative on groups and task forces with missions of interest to the District and/or the regulatory program. Complete assignments related to special regulatory initiatives directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of the regulatory program. Develop procedures to implement directives from higher authority. Evaluate all levels and types of Department of the Army (DA) enforcement cases (including those complex and/or controversial in nature). Evaluate activities in waters of the United States and/or navigable waters of the United States within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. Reviews permitted work for compliance with Department of the Army permits and the evaluation of the cumulative environmental effects of permitted and unauthorized work on a regional basis.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A valid driver’s license is required

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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/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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes familiarity with under the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 404 (b) (1) Guidelines, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Ac.; evaluating Individual Permit applications, General Permit pre-construction notifications and compensatory mitigation proposals, as well as monitoring of permit compliance, and enforcement actions; designing of site specific restoration/mitigation projects using technical experience and judgement; determining the technical feasibility of projects; overseeing of on-site construction; preparing accurate and detailed environmental assessments; managing contracts for work which is in excess of that which could be completed. General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) Ecology Series 0408 (opm.gov) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compliance InspectionDecision MakingOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating 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 RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk