About the Position: This position is responsible for establishing or adapting criteria to collect, analyze, compile, interpret & report subsurface data and inspection findings needed to develop or maintain structural and geotechnical instrumentation solutions to support the design, construction, and ongoing operations of flood damage reduction dams, and similar water control structures.

Duties

Interpret geological, structural, and geotechnical data, defining and determining the purpose of instruments and applicable system. Utilize instrumentation to monitor geotechnical or structural response data in support of the design, construction, and operation of structures and parts. Advise team and coordinate with district managers on matters pertaining to Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). Monitor and assist with modifications to existing computer applications for instrumentation data collection. Select computer applications and coordinate these programs during all phases of construction. Analyze and study complex geotechnical instrumentation operating systems. Analyze data to determine adequacy, reliability, and impact of changes. Coordinate workload of other team members within the District. Conduct field examinations to inspect flood damage reduction projects for dam safety changes. Collect, review, and transmit instrumentation data for existing and new constructions. Research or provide immediate field input on unusual data trends. Evaluate changed conditions, identifies and reports unforeseen difficulties, and recommends solutions. Provide advice and guidance on software programs and capabilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education or 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 (GS-08): One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) utilizing instrumentation to monitor geotechnical or structural response data in support of the design, construction, and operations of various flood damage reduction structures and navigation projects, 2) interpreting geological, structural, and geotechnical data to determine instrumentation need, 3) conducting field examinations for dam safety, and evaluating changed conditions, 4) monitoring and assisting with modifications to computer applications for instrumentation data collection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as: Engineering, Engineering technology, Business, Business Administration, Natural Sciences (biology, geology, agriculture, ecology, plant and soil science etc.) (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcript) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsDesignInformation ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Competence 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-07).

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-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk