About the Position: This position located at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL), Office of Technical Directors in Vicksburg, MS.

Duties

Associate Technical Director (ATD) serves as assistant to the Technical Director (TD) leading ERDC in navigation research and development." Assist in the development and/or generation and/or application of theories, principles, practical concepts, and processes related to: the physical sciences, geology, engineering and the other traditional science/engineering disciplines. Assist with preparation of reports and technology-transfer products, including writing sections of some reports using writing skills developed through English composition or literature coursework or technical writing experience. Ability to direct and manage aspects of projects and tests. Development of physical science disciplines, advanced mathematics and critical inquiry and scientific methodology. Establish and maintain good working relationships with other agencies. Developing, marketing and managing Research and Development (R and D) programs. Developing, marketing and managing reimbursable studies through the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL). Assisting with ERDC leadership for the Navigation business line; managing relationships with principal sponsors. Assist in managing and administering execution of work in the Civil Works Research and Development Area.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a 2 year probationary period.

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. 10-Point Other Veterans’ RatingCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%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 Education Requirement for 1301, 1350 Series: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) Basic Education Requirement for 0801, 0810, 0830, 0850 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Education Requirements for 0808 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DB-3 (GS-11/12) grade level in the Federal service includes experience in includes Developing and/or coordinating with technical leads on various project plans such as: construction, information technology implementation, or research; Monitoring program and/or project execution for construction, information technology, and/or research efforts; and Assisting the development and/or monitoring contracting actions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessResearchTechnical Competence 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-9).

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-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]