This position is in the PPPMD, Environmental Resources Branch. The Environmental Resources Branch is responsible for overall environmental compliance of all Portland District civil works actions, including but not limited to general construction (projects in construction), operation and maintenance, and flood control and coastal emergencies The Branch also provides technical expertise on a wide range of biological and cultural resources as part of the project development process.

Duties

Serves as the Portland District (District) expert in Clean Water Act (CWA) and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) laws and regulations, and their potential impact on the wide variety of District programs and projects. Serves as the District expert and senior staff-level coordinator for all projects pertaining to the CWA and CZMA for civil works programs that include planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and permit evaluation. Participates in Project Development Teams and follows the Corps of Engineers Project Development Business Process. Prepares Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement documentation compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Biological Assessments compliant with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements with minimal supervision. Performs wetland delineations or coordinates contractors or junior staff to complete wetland delineations. Serves as the CWA and CZMA compliance liaison between the Environmental Resources Branch and CWA and CZMA regulating agencies. Initiates, organizes, and leads field visits to collect samples/specimens and to observe and document baseline biological, ecological, aesthetic, and physical environmental conditions in aquatic and terrestrial areas. Mentors apprentice and journey level staff on various technical issues. Performs duties of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Requirement for Biologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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 applying knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance regulations, and procedures concerning the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and related statues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk