About the Position: Serve as a Project Scientist/Engineer leading the technical resolution of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) project issues for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Engineering Division, Environmental Branch.

Duties

Assignments involve leading the technical resolution of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) project issues. Conduct site investigations and design studies for the purpose of characterizing and remediating HTRW sites. Evaluate and/or designs treatment and/or disposal processes for contaminated soil and water. Research available area/site background data and developing groundwater investigation programs to obtain required site-specific detail information. Ensure remedial designs and technologies are correct and reflect sound, state-of-the-art, environmental practices. Coordinate work with Project Delivery Team, other sections and branches, and/or state and federal agencies as applicable.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority 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 Eligible 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. Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes resolving Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) project issues; preparing scopes of work and Government cost estimates to procure Architect-Engineer services for investigation and design services; and reviewing laboratory test results to makes recommendations based on findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). In addition to Specialized Experience mentioned above, you MUST meet one or more of the individual occupational requirements (IOR) stated below (please click the link next to the corresponding series to view qualification requirements): Basic Requirement for Biologist, series 0401: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Basic Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist, series 1301: General Physical Science Series Basic Requirement for Geologist, series 1350: Geology Series Basic Requirement for Chemist, series 1320: Chemistry Series You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsDecision MakingEnvironmental Assessment, Data Analysis, and Decision MakingTechnical 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-11).

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-W07202 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk