Announcement Type
Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)
Locations (City, State)
Virtual/Remote
Omaha, NE
Position Overview/Duties
Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: reviewing environmental and/or military munitions response project documents to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, guidance, and/or standards and provide training and/or instruction on requirements for environmental or military munitions clean up. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Responsibilities/Duties: S erves as a Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Regulatory Specialist within the Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise:
- Possesses a thorough understanding of environmental regulations pertaining to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and other major Federal environmental regulations.
- Interprets and communicates Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) and FUDS guidance, policies, and handbook technical requirements.
- Serves as subject matter expert on environmental regulations pertaining to environmental remediation projects.
- Performs technical review of documents to determine compliance with environmental regulations and provides technical recommendations to achieve compliance with applicable requirements.
- Responds to FUDS technical questions from the field seeking regulatory advice by providing solutions.
- Develops guidance such as fact sheets, newsletter articles, and regulatory summaries to enable others to understand environmental regulations and their applicability and to keep personnel informed of new regulations.
- Supports FUDS projects nationwide regarding policy, program, and processes.
- Prepares and instructs FUDS training courses. Provides annual Quality Assurance reviews of training materials prepared by other instructors.
Other Conditions And Requirements
Qualifications Requirements: In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. This education and/or experience must be described/reflected in your resume and/or transcripts. 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.
Civil Engineering Series 0810
Environmental Engineering Series 0819
Chemical Engineering Series 0893
General Physical Science Series, 1301
Chemistry Series, 1320
Geology Series 1350
This is DHA announcement
Veteran's Preference does not apply.
Salary is determined by geographic location and grade level at the time of selection.
Incentives may be approved.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This Is An Interdisciplinary Position With The Following Disciplines
General Engineer, GS-0801
Civil Engineer, 0810
Environmental Engineer, GS-0819
Chemical Engineer, GS-1301
Physical Scientist, GS-1301
Geologist, GS-1350
Probation period: One (1) -year probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. - If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public? id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016277) information sheet.
This is a (18) Career Field position.
Travel Requirement: Up to 25% Temporary Duty Travel required.
Telework Eligible: Yes, as determined by the agency policy.
You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). - If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). - If you are a federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. - Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website (http://www.opm.gov/policydata-oversight/workforce restructuring/employee guide-to-career-transition/) (/) (/salesforce)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilian employees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax Deduction/ (https://www.dfas.mil/civilian employees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses Tax-Deduction/) for more information
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
