About the Position: This position is with the US Army Engineer District, Engineering & Construction Division, Hydraulics & Hydrology Branch. You will be responsible for work assignments involved with a comprehensive program designed to provide complete stage and discharge data for all surface water and directing the field phases of collecting suspended sediment samples in all waterways of the Memphis District.

Duties

At the full performance level, you will Prepare, coordinate, and execute contractual agreements for equipment and services needed for the gage network and data collection. Establish contacts with cooperating state and federal agencies and private individuals concerning the coordination and the reconciliation of any problems connected with the collection, dissemination and publication of stream gage information. Manage the collection, preparation, maintenance, and dissemination of data pertaining to river stages, and discharges for 100+ gages. Direct the installation, operation and maintenance of District stream gaging stations and of the water data collection equipment, while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Complete annual inventory and vehicle usage reports per the request of ULA. Distribute workload among lower graded Hydro Techs, reviews completed assignments for accuracy and compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. (Note: you must submit a copy of your license as part of your application)
• This position requires a NASBLA Boat Safety Course Certificate to be acquired within the first 6 months and must pass the USACE Boat Operator Safety Course within 2 years of your start date.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted and subject to a preemployment screening and random testing thereafter.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Collecting, computing, and analyzing hydrologic data using hydrologic data measuring instruments.; AND 2) Performing standard field data collection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Hydraulic EngineeringHydrologyOral CommunicationTechnology Application 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-08).

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk