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The Alaska District is seeking to fill a Planner position in our Civil Works branch. The ideal candidate will be skilled in the planning of Corps Civil Works feasibility studies with a specific emphasis on water resources projects including navigation, coastal storm damage reduction and flood risk management. This position is being filled under the Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Defense Acquisition Workforce Positions in accordance with 10 USC § 1705(g).
Major Duties
- This is a developmental position; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-07 and GS-09 grade level. At the full performance, GS-11, the incumbent will:
- Coordinate with water resources study participants to organize the status of study tasks and activities.
- Review project documents for feasibility study phases of water resources projects to ensure consistency with policy, guidance and regulations.
- Assist in engineering and scientific data collection including topographic, bathymetric, biological surveys and similar activities.
- Complete feasibility study reports to include recommendations as to whether a more detailed feasibility study for water resources projects should be conducted.
Qualifications
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirement:
This position has a basic entry requirement. The entry requirement requires completion of education or a combination of education and experience sufficient to be comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a four year course of study with a major in the professional or scientific field. Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards linked below for a list of all possible ways to meet the basic requirement. Hydrologist 1315 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315/ Civil
Biologist 401: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Economist Water
OR Education Substitution
OR Superior Academic Achievement OR a Combination of Education and Experience as outlined under the Professional and Scientific Group Standard at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROFGS-09 Specialized Experience: Participating in the planning activities to determine the extent of the water resource problems and to formulate the possible alternative plans.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07 or equivalent).
OR Education Substitution OR a Combination of Education and Experience as outlined under the Professional and Scientific Group Standard at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROFGS-11 Specialized Experience: Conducting studies for complex Civil Works projects such as, but not limited to, draft navigation, flood control erosion control, shore protection, ecosystem restoration and/or other water resources uses and purposes.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-09 or equivalent).
OR Education Substitution
OR a Combination of Education and Experience as outlined under the Professional and Scientific Group Standard at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROFYou will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
Civil EngineeringHydrologyOral CommunicationWritten Communication
Pay Range
$46,859.00 - $90,160.00