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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

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Duties

• Manage the compensatory mitigation program to ensure impact to the aquatic environment are adequately compensated.
• Evaluate complex plan for stream and wetland restoration projects to ensure aquatic functions are restored or enhanced.
• Communicate with stakeholders to clearly convey complex information concerning the regulatory program.
• Acquire, process and interpret a broad array of technical information leading to the development of sound mitigation planning documents.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year probation period may be required.
• Incumbent must possess or obtain/maintain a valid state Driver's license.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic education and specialized 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 Geography

• Degree: Bachelor's degree ( or higher degree) in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields.
  
  

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• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (must provide transcripts before employment can be confirmed)
  
  

Basic Requirement For Biologist

• Degree: Bachelor's degree ( or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
  
  

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• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (must provide transcripts before employment can be confirmed)
  
  

Basic Requirement For Physical Scientist

• Degree: Bachelor's degree ( or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
  
  

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• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (must provide transcripts before employment can be confirmed)
  
  

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of a broad range of environmental principles, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and techniques sufficient to insure that regulatory work is in compliance with applicable legal standards and other requirements and that such work is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner. Regulatory work requires skills sufficient to identify, interpret, and evaluate complex regulatory factors and related natural, cultural and social conditions and to prepare or evaluate the adequacy of environmental documentation or similar analyses, such as those conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.
• Professional knowledge of the basic principals of geography, biology and/or physical science and skill sufficient to identify, interpret, and determine the significance of the interrelationships existing among various natural and human phenomena and the processes of change which result from the impact of planned construction activities. Familiarity with related biological, physical, cultural and social sciences (such as ecology, botany, limnology, soil science, hydrology, chemistry, archaeology, and economics) and knowledge of applicable elements of engineering. The ability to adapt practices from such sciences and engineering where relevant guidance is lacking in the environmental specialty area.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and skill sufficient to ensure an integrative approach toward interpreting and determining significance of relationships, evaluate and recommend alternatives, conduct studies, determine potential impacts, anticipate and resolve problems as well as to result in work products which are well reasoned, factually accurate, thorough in analysis and valid with respect to interpretations.
• Knowledge of vegetation, soils, and hydrology sufficient to accomplish and verify accurate wetland delineations.
• Knowledge of and skill in written and oral communication and mediation techniques sufficient to effectively describe, explain, influence and negotiate concerning environmental issues, problems, and solutions to diverse audiences, including but not limited to co-workers, the general public, special and private interest groups, applicants and violators, local, state, and Federal government representatives, political appointees, and the media.
• Knowledge and skill to serve as the District's technical representative or government's expert witness during court cases contesting the issuance or denial of a Department of Army permit.
  
  

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• 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.
• One year trial/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 information sheet.
• This is a(n) Engineer and Scientists Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• 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.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized. (subject to available budget).
  
  

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