About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), located in Vicksburg, MS.

Duties

Works under the general supervision of the Branch Chief. Coordinates the development of statements of work. Interfaces directly with relevant project stakeholders. Proceeds upon own initiative to develop detailed workflows and carries out assignments to completion. Receives assignments of program and project work with general statement of objectives and results expected. Plans project equipment requirements and logistics. Manages personnel requirements for projects and builds support sub-teams based on members’ abilities and personalities. Keeps supervisor informed of all significant developments and confers with them for assistance, guidance, or concurrence in the solution of special problems arising. Work is reviewed for conformity with controls and for achievement of satisfactory results. Analyzes test data obtained and reports results, making recommendations and drawing conclusions as appropriate. Prepares interim and final technical reports of work performed. Reviews reports prepared by other agencies or others engaged in assigned portions of the related work. Directs and reviews work of subordinates. Responsible for knowledge and observance of all safety rules and regulations as applied to the work described. Prepares cost estimates and progress reports. Maintains a basic understanding of project funding/financial management, property management, acquisition, and other business processes. Makes extensive use of literature and record material pertinent to the work and draws heavily upon own knowledge, experience, and judgment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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 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 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 Qualifications: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least three years of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience includes experience in five or more of the following: horizontal or vertical construction land surveying construction equipment operation heavy vehicle simulator operation explosives experimentation instrumentation and measurement devices test data collection technical report writing aggregate and pavement material testing laboratory and field experiments related to geophysical, geotechnical or structural engineering research high-speed camera operation and data processing This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DE-03 (GS-10). This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DE-04 grade level. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionCivil EngineeringDesign 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-10). All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement."

Contacts

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