About the Position: This position works under the general supervision of the Chief, Environmental Branch who assigns work in termsof broad general objectives. Directs work of the environmental analysis team members andaccomplishes overall technical work on own initiative within broad policies of the district and higherechelons.

Duties

Directs work of the environmental analysis team members and accomplishes overall technical work on own initiative within broad policies of the district and higher echelons. Plans, directs, reviews, and coordinates the work for subordinate engineers, scientists, specialists and technicians. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed training or development. Provides guidance and oversees the preparation and coordination of environmental documentation as required by the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Adjusts scope of statements and studies as necessary to solve problems encountered with the minimum of time and cost. Ensures that environmental documents prepared by team members comply with NEPA, Corps of Engineers and district guidelines and regulations for actions involving planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Requirements

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

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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: I have one year of Specialized Experience in administering and enforcing the goals and requirements of the Environmental Program; overseeing, preparing and reviewing formal environmental assessments and decision documents; developing procedures to implement directives from higher headquarters: balance production goals and establish fiscally responsible staffing; contribute to organizational policy implementation; and resolve contentious issues with regulatory impacts. Basic Requirements for Biologist: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipOral CommunicationTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication 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-12).

Education

Basic Education Requirements:

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

   or

2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional 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 RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk