This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/629450500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as specialist in coastal engineering.
This position is located at: United States Army Engineer District, Buffalo Technical Services Division, Design Branch Coastal and Geotechnical Design Team, Buffalo, New York 14207.
01/05/2022 to 01/24/2022
$50,050 - $89,467 per year
GS 7 - 11
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
11
No
No
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GS-09: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as knowledge of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences applicable to general engineering and the demonstrated ability to review technical aspects of applications, designs, or proposed plans for compliance with laws, regulations, standards, specifications, or other requirements, operations and maintenance of coastal and navigation structures, canals and lock operations, or other similar work. Performing field inspection to ensure construction project was conducted in accordance with established contract specifications; gathering data used to monitor the progress of contractors in achieving contract requirements and project milestones such as performing basic surveys and investigations to establish baseline data used to initiate a requirement review. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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: Engineering, engineering science, or physics Engineering, engineering science, or physics.
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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: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience with performing coastal and hydraulic investigations and phases of design, with particular emphasis on coastal environments of the Great Lakes region; analysis, interpretation and evaluation of hydraulic and coastal data to resolve problems and to establish the basis for hydraulic and coastal design; performing coastal engineering duties which involve continuing evaluation of coastal engineering features of plans and reports on survey investigations, basin studies, design memoranda, and plans and specifications for projects during pre-construction and construction phases. Performing site evaluation and investigation to ensure construction was conducted in accordance with established contract specifications; monitoring civil engineering projects and resources; preparing contract modifications, cost estimates, and/or scopes of work for projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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, such as: Engineering, engineering science, or physics.
OR
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.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/24/2022 to receive consideration
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/629450500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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NOTE: Salary will be adjusted according to Special Rate Table or locality pay.