About the Position: The incumbent plays a pivotal role in the navigability of District waterways. The major responsibilities include conducting surveys, coordinating equipment maintenance and serving as a quality assurance inspector.

Duties

Troubleshooting hydro graphic survey equipment. Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations. Reviewing condition surveys of waterways and structures. Responding to a wide range of inquiries from concerned citizens. Communicating with internal and external contacts to gain insight on survey projects. Monitoring data and channel conditions for safety. Applying analytical skills to assess information in the field.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is Mission Essential.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• 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.
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain American Red Cross Standard First Aid card in good standing within 6 months of appointment.
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain American Red Cross CPR certification within 6 months of appointment.
• This position requires an FAA Drone Pilot License that must be obtained within 24 months of appointment.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers boat license within 6 months of appointment.
• This position requires a physical examination.
• This position requires temporary duty or overnight business travel up to 40% of the time.

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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Performing quality assurance field inspections, (2) Ensuring field activities are compliant with the environmental and safety regulations and standard procedures and (3) preparing detailed reports of field studies and/or findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingTechnical 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-08).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk