This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Coordinates, conducts, and/or directs teams in the inspection of Federally funded flood risk reduction projects, assists in the collection and evaluation of data from instrument readings at the District's dam projects. Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on instrumentation.

Duties

Coordinates, conducts or directs teams in the inspection of Federally funded flood risk reduction projects. Collects inspection information and develops necessary reports and GIS products to document the inspection findings. Assists in establishing processes for evaluating and storing data. Manages data handling systems including hardware and software matters. Designs, installs, and maintains instrumentation systems that measure geotechnical and structural parameters such as piezometric levels, deformations, and seepage flows. Performs investigations to determine if instrumentation is performing satisfactorily.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirement.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Employee must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or others. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Minimum Qualification for GS-10: To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) planning, coordinating, conducting, or directing teams in the inspection of flood control and flood protection projects or similar earthwork or structural inspections, (2) Documenting the inspection of flood control and flood protection structures, like levees, floodwalls, and appurtenant structure, or similar earthwork or structural features, with pictures and reports, (3) preparing instrumentation plots utilizing CADD; (4) on-site testing, monitoring, repairing, and installation of instrumentation and/or monitoring devices; (5) utilizing, updating or customizing software applications including writing simple routines for repetitive actions; AND (6) interpreting laws and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09. Minimum Qualification for GS-11: To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) planning, coordinating, conducting, or directing teams in the inspection of all Federally funded flood control and flood protection projects or similar earthwork or structural inspections; (2) providing guidance and advice as to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the flood control structures, earthen embankment or similar structural features; (3) interpreting laws and regulations; (4) preparing instrumentation plots utilizing CADD; (5) on-site testing, monitoring, repairing, and installing of instrumentation and monitoring devices; (6) utilizing, updating or customizing software applications including writing simple routines for repetitive actions; (7) coordinating data collection and data evaluation from instrument readings at the district's dam projects or similar projects; (8) providing technical guidance and coordinating activities of several instrumentation or inspection technicians; AND (9) establishing and communicating processes for evaluating and storing data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-10 ***This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0802-11. Incumbent may be appointed to either the GS-10 or GS-11 (depending on qualifications). If selected at the GS-10, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the target level of the position upon meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk