About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Regional Planning and Environmental Center, with Ft. Worth District. RPEC has four primary duty stations: Fort Worth, TX; Galveston, TX; Little Rock, AR; and Tulsa, OK. However, an alternate duty location within the Continental U.S. (CONUS) may be negotiated for applicants who select the "Location Negotiable After Selection" option at time of application.

Duties

Provide technical leadership in the development and application of original and innovative approaches to the improvement of geophysical survey and their resolution of unique one of-a-kind geophysical problems. Review geophysical work plans for possible improvements, particularly in the areas of cost savings, effectiveness and safety, and project quality. Responsible for defining, evaluating and making recommendations where Geophysical procedures are utilized including Geographic Information System (GIS) Knowledge Bases (KBs), for the MMRP and other major programs. Evaluate and develop data enhancement tools and techniques for the Geophysical GIS KB Plan, execute and interpret shallow geophysical surveys as a basis for design and evaluation for the region's MMR Program. Apply state-of-the-art principles of geophysics in addressing design and engineering, construction, and operational problems of concern to the customer.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 50% of the time.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• 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.

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 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 Geophysics Series 1313 (Documents must be uploaded within application): Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.). or Combination of education and experience -- courses 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 1. Reviewing and interpreting aerial imagery and other remote sensing data for the purpose of evaluating program requirements.; 2. Utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to effectively plan and perform site investigations and evaluations.; AND 3. Analyzing geophysical features of investigation, design and construction (removal action) documents and this could include scopes of work, work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, Records of Decision, After Action Reports, technical analysis, design memoranda, plans, specifications, drawings, and construction (remediation) modifications. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: GeophysicsOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Credibility 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

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 RK-W07602 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk