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This position is that of an Environmental Engineer, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC), Indian Health Service, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), located in Minot, ND. This office provides sanitation facilities to Indian families and communities through the authority of the Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Act - Public Law 86-121.
Major Duties
1. Provides training and technical assistance directly to Tribes related to effective operation and management procedures for sanitation facilities, operator certification, and compliance with Federal Regulations.
2. Investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components, makes preliminary diagnosis, estimates cost and material necessary to correct malfunctioning system and submits recommendations to local, state, federal and Tribal partners.
3. Responsible for completing required sanitary surveys on a variety of sanitation facilities and providing results to local, state, federal and Tribal partners.
4. Performs all engineering tasks required for the design review and approval of community sanitation facilities including water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, and solid waste collection and disposal.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfIn addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Working with many varied, complex features and involves developing and reviewing the performance of facilities by assisting Tribes in planning, financial capacity, management, staffing, operations, and regulatory compliance related to the overall sustainability of the Tribe's utility organizations. Providing direct Operation and Maintenance services to Tribes and Tribal Utilities by performing Tribal Utility Consultant (TUC) duties focused on assisting tribes with maintaining compliance with the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act. Investigating malfunctioning water and sewer system components, make preliminary diagnosis, estimate costs and material necessary to correct malfunctioning system and submit recommendations. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the minimum qualification requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet the selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. A registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
Pay Range
$76,721.00 - $99,741.00