About the Position: Serves as a Regional Technical Specialist (RTS)- Hydraulic and Hydrologic (H&H) Climate Adaptation & Resilience, with emphasis on applying statistical hydrology and/or risk and other Civil Works engineering projects. The RTS duties will be performed at least 25% of the time. If selected from within MVD, these duties will be added to your existing Position description. This position can be located at one of the 6 MVD District Offices.

Duties

Provides Hydraulic and Hydrologic quality control by serving on regional Independent Technical Review Teams for complex projects produced by the six MVD districts. Contributes to the development of USACE guidelines, regulations, and policies within the Hydraulic and Hydrologic Community of Practice. Develops climate preparedness and resilience criteria and guidance and reviews report for adequacy. Provides expert consultation, advice and training to organization on matters associated with the climate preparedness and resilience. Communicates with key officials to articulate the importance and broad implications of Climate Preparedness and Resilience that overall impact global changes, livelihood and national security. Facilitates peer-to-peer help in problem solving, developing and verifying best practices, fostering innovation, and leading Regional Technical Forums.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. This position may be filled by any of the following occupational series: Basic Requirements: General Engineer, 0801; Civil Engineer, 0810; Environmental Engineer, 0819; Mechanical Engineer, 0830; Electrical Engineer, 0850; Industrial Engineer, 0896: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Architect, 0808: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Hydrologist, 1315: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315/ 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: Performing full range hydrologic and hydraulic engineering studies for flood risk reduction, dam and levee safety, floodplain management, ecosystem restoration, bank stabilization, and/or river channelization; Coordinating and/or collaborating with others to ensure project completion/success; and Communicating with a variety of customers or stakeholders by developing, writing and/or executing technical reports and professional presentations. 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: Civil EngineeringCommunicationsHydrology 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 RG-W2R9AA US ARMY ENGR DIV-MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk