About the Position: Serves as the Division senior technical subject matter expert in site characterization and in the utilization of subsurface characterization technologies and analysis methods. As a regional specialist, plans, guides, and conducts hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW)investigations, for purposes of remedial design, utilizing sonic, direct-push, and other innovative investigative techniques and equipment.

Duties

Serve as the Division senior technical subject matter expert in site characterization and in the utilization of subsurface characterization technologies and analysis methods. Lead, plan, and conduct studies and investigations for subsurface exploration programs relative to engineering geology problems including foundations, landslides, canal leakage, dredging, environmental contamination, etc. Responsible for planning and execution of projects and studies such as preparation of design documents for geology investigations in connection with dam design memoranda. Recommend appropriate staffing; participate in selection of qualified employees, by assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; identify training needs, administering leave, development, and maintenance of effective discipline. Accomplish unprecedented, complex studies involving investigation, remediation, and monitoring of hazardous ground-water conditions as related to environmental problems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Geologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.(Note:Acceptable experience may have been gained through geological field or laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology. Such work generally must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment, assembling geologic data from source materials, and analyzing and reporting findings orally and in writing. In some situations, professional scientific experience in other fields may be accepted in part as professional geological experience. Such experience must have been preceded by appropriate education in geology or by professional geological experience, and must have contributed directly and significantly to the applicant's professional geological competence. To receive credit for geological experience obtained in positions that are not full-time professional geological positions, the applicant is responsible for indicating clearly the actual time or percentage of time devoted to geologic duties within such positions, and for giving adequate descriptions of the geologic functions.)In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience (GS-13): One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience as a project leader for foundation design of assigned civil works projects, such as navigation lock, concrete or earth dam, hydroelectric powerhouse, pumping station, or Tunnels 2) Experience preparing project studies determining the most suitable and economical structures based upon existing foundation conditions 3) Experience accomplishing unprecedented complex studies involving monitoring of hazardous ground water conditions as related to environmental problems, both military and civil projects 4) Experience making reconnaissance surveys of proposed or potential sites for dams, power and pumping stations, and other structures for suitability of foundations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, active, valid Professional Registration license as an Geologist in a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States. (You must attach a copy of your Professional Registration license as an Geologist)

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-W07405 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SAVANNAH DO NOT MAIL Savannah, GA 31402 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk