About the Position: Serves as District Coastal Technical Specialist in coordinating National Environmental Policy Act efforts pertaining to Civil Works and/or Military Programs. Relates policy and programs of Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, National Marine Fisheries Services, State Agencies, and etc. to District as applicable to both civil works and military projects.

Duties

Serve as the Chief of the Coastal Environmental Team to all elements of the district that relate to civil works environmental projects and/or the military program. Conduct navigation studies, coastal/flood storm risk management studies, and/or environmental restoration studies by performing in-depth National Environmental Policy Act compliance activities. Lead a matrix team of administrative, professional, and/or technical individuals in the fields of biological, physical, chemical sciences, and environmental compliance. Plan, design, direct and/or manage all aspects of environmental compliance for civil works and/or military projects. Oversees environmental compliance for routine operations and maintenance of federally authorized coastal navigation projects. Maintain contact with stakeholders and/or seek new customers that will enable environmental initiatives within the district, Federal and state regulators, special interest groups and the general public.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires Travel up to 25% of the time.
• You will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7--R.
• You may be required to complete an one year Supervisory probationary period.

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 Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency 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. Education Requirement: Basic Education Requirement for Archeology Series, 0193:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ Basic Education Requirement for Biologist Series, 0401:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Basic Education Requirement for Landscape Architect Series, 0807:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/ Basic Education Requirement for Engineer Series, 0810 and 0819:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/ Basic Education Requirement for General Physical Science Series, 1301:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Basic Education Requirements for Architecture Series 0808: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Basic Education requirement for Ecology Series 0408: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408/ 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 equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which include: (1) Review projects for environmental compliance requirements. (2) Provide technical guidance on operation and maintenance projects, feasibility studies continuing authority program, and/or military projects. (3) Coordinate with regulatory, local, State, and/or Federal agencies to obtain environmental permits and certifications required for civil works and/or military projects. (4) Prepare environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and/or related documents. (5) Prepare public notices and assist in the preparation for public hearings relative to environmental compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementDesignEnvironmental Law and Regulatory ComplianceLeadershipOral Communication 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 RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk