About the Position: Utilizes a professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies, as they relate to the natural and human environment, to serve as a regulatory project manager with technical expertise.

Duties

Conducts or manages the evaluation of complex, controversial, and environmentally sensitive applications and permits for activities or work in waters of the United States. Proposed and permitted projects, to be evaluated, frequently have high consequence with respect to environmental, political, financial and/or policy aspects. Conducts or manages the investigation of unauthorized work and developing and determining the resolution of enforcement actions. Assists in the management of the District regulatory program through the development, administration, and implementation of programmatic initiatives and requirements. Provides advice to lower grade employees on procedural and technical aspects of the Regulatory program. Monitor, evaluate, or direct the monitoring and evaluation of, authorized activities and associated impacts, reviewing analysis and recommend whether on-going, or similar proposed, activities should continue or be modified, suspended, or terminated. Evaluate all levels and types of Department of the Army (DA) permit applications, compliance, and/or enforcement cases within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. Provides advice and recommends courses of action to potential applicants concerning regulatory requirements, including jurisdiction, processing and evaluation, and the likelihood of project approval. Participates in interagency meetings such as with a State Highway Agency or other applicants with long-range planning needs. Coordinate proposed projects with the applicant, their agent, consultants, and/or attorneys, elected officials such as Federal and State Congressional representatives, which may include making preparations for public hearings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment to accomplish assigned duties.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized 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 and your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Education Requirement for Geographer, series 0150: Degree: geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Education Requirement for Biologist, series 0401: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for Environmental Engineer, series 0819: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/ Basic Education Requirement for Physical Scientist, series 1301: Degree: 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 Combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for any of the educational series listed above. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience and working knowledge of: Evaluating Department of the Army (DA) permit Applications, compliance and enforcement cases for activities in waters of the United States and Navigable waters of the United States within the Regulatory Authority of the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, as well as knowledge of theories, practices, and methodologies, as they relate to the natural and human environment; demonstrating leadership values by assisting/mentoring colleagues. 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: Compliance InspectionLeadershipOral CommunicationTechnical Competence

Education

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

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-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk