This position is that of Environmental Engineer Consultant for the Great Plains Area Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Indian Health Service, located in Sioux City, IA. The incumbent serves in the capacity to assist the Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction staff in the implementation of the Public Law 86-121 on Indian Reservations within the Great Plains Area

Duties

Perform all engineering tasks required for the design of individual and community sanitation facilities including water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment and solid waste collection and disposal methods Approves planning proposals, feasibility studies and engineering designs developed by district technical staff and subsequently manages the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives. Provides leadership and technical advice/consulting services to IHS staff and tribal officials on matters relating to sanitation facility project development. Performs duties concerned with the administration of contracts for sanitation facility construction, insuring that actual construction complies with designs and specifications and safety requirements

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Environmental Engineering Series 0819 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Collecting and analyzing data for design of new construction; approving planning proposals, feasibility studies, and engineering designs; performs site visits; investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components; estimates cost, manpower, and material necessary to correct malfunctioning system. AND SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains OEHE Group 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Rhawni Bruce
• Phone: 6052267282
• Email: [email protected]