This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Physical Scientist for the ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMANDSOUTHEAST DIVISION, located in Fort Sam Houston, TX.

Duties

Serve as an Environmental Support Manager for the Southeast, US Army Environmental Command (USAEC) and consultant on environmental service requirements. Provide environmental services and solutions to assigned installations through expertise, communication, and partnering. Provide environmental services and support related to natural resources, conservation, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance. Facilitate obtaining technical support for customers on environmental quality program requirements, including, but not limited to threatened and endangered species management, natural resources, NEPA and conservation program requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter.
• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized 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 Physical Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience which includes: providing technical advice on complex environmental compliance, conservation, restoration and pollution prevention matters; developing and executing innovative strategies to resolve environmental issues; identifying program/project requirements and executing required activities to effectively address environmental liabilities and communicating and negotiating with senior level Environmental Program stake holders, Federal and State regulators, and interaction with the public. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementEnvironmental Compliance and Preventive ActionOral CommunicationProject Management

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 FR-APF-W3V8AA US ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk