Job Summary
Salary includes applicable locality pay. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) - Currently authorized for 10.28% (Oahu) {subject to change}.
Major Duties
- Utilize a professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies, as they relate to the natural and human environment.
- Evaluate permit application, compliance, and enforcement cases within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act.
- Assist in the development of general permits.
- Assist in the development of procedures to implement directives from higher authority.
- Serve as a District representative on groups and task forces related to special regulatory initiatives directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of the regulatory program.
- Represent the Corps as an expert witness in court cases on permit decisions and/or enforcement actions in which you are involved.
Qualifications
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 Permanent 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 Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Basic Requirement for Biologist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... Basic Requirement for Ecologist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... Basic Requirement for Wildlife Biologist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... Basic Requirement for Oceanographer:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... Basic Requirement for Environmental Engineer:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Qualifications: GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes explaining environmental issues and problems; and collecting and recording environmental data and reporting observations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in evaluating wetland delineations for accuracy; preparing briefings on environmental issues; and evaluating environmental documentation for accuracy/completeness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating the adequacy of permit applications; evaluating the impact of construction activities on natural resources; and providing information on environmental issues, problems, and/or solutions to diverse audiences. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Environmental DocumentationEnvironmental Law and Regulatory ComplianceTechnical 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-05/07/09).
Pay Range
$44,597.00 - $93,161.00