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About the Position: This position is being filled under the Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Defense Acquisition Workforce Positions in accordance with 10 USC § 1705(g).

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Open & closing dates

02/28/2020 to 04/28/2020
Salary

$64,009 - $110,614 per year
Salary will be set based upon the grade level and location at which selection is made.
Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12
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Locations
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Some positions filled from this announcement may require occasional work travel. This requirement will be identified as job offers are made to selected candidates.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—- You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy when a permanent change of station has been authorized and determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule

Full-Time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Announcement number

SWGJ20XXXXXX2081EAS
Control number

561267200

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Expedited Hiring Authority for Acquisition Positions

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This announcement will be utilized to fill vacancies at the GS-11 or GS-12 level as vacancies occur.

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Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, to qualify you must also meet the requirements listed:

Biologist:
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes use professional knowledge of the principles, techniques and methodologies of biology and the application of current environmental legislation to Federal activities; position conducts environmental studies and prepares environmental assessments within the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act ; drafts statements of work and estimated costs for professional service contacts and monitors contractors' progress.
GS-12:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience interpreting and implementing environmental and cultural resource laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Planning, coordinating, and scheduling water resources studies with emphasis on flood damage reduction, navigation, and environmental/ecosystem restoration; Providing technical guidance to interdisciplinary teams to avoid and minimize impacts to environmental and cultural resources; Preparing work schedules and study information to ensure identified objectives are met; Coordinating public involvement and stakeholder engagement and contributing to open communication with the public.

Engineering:
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service which includes developing, planning and reviewing data for use in engineering design and investigations; preparing detailed safety plans, technical investigation reports, and specifications related to planning, design and/or construction activities for flood risk management, navigation, and/or recreation restoration/enhancement projects; utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD) systems to develop designs and drawings.

GS-12:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes collecting and analyzing engineering data to solve problems, develop reports, and provide recommendations interpreting, and carrying out engineering assignments related to planning, design and/or construction activities for flood risk management, navigation, and/or recreation restoration/enhancement projects; providing advisory and technical services in the engineering, planning and design process; utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD) systems and 3D modeling software to develop designs, plans, views, cross sections, details, drawing sets, and quantity calculations.

Geologist:
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing the exploration, sampling and testing of materials independently or as a part of a team at project sites; preparing appropriate portions of plans, specifications, design memoranda and various other reports; and assisting in the characterization of a site by development of a geologic model, stratigraphic column, cross-sections, structural contours, and/or rose diagrams.
GS-12:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes serving as a project Geologist engaged in the performance of investigations and resolutions of geological aspects of civil works and military project design, construction, operation and maintenance. Analyzes and interprets soil and rock data from laboratory and field tests, instrumentation, logs of borings and data secured by reconnaissance of project area. Prepares and assists higher-grade engineers and geologists in the development of foundation reports, design memoranda, design analysis, survey reports and embankment reports. Plans and carries out geologic investigations for projects. Prepares investigation reports, design documents, detailed construction drawings, and technical specifications for projects.

Geographer:
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in geographic methods, practices and techniques, to perform duties in planning, coordinating and developing digital GIS schemas, layer and databases; developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
GS-12:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience performing duties that require the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping software, and the performance of geospatial analysis; supporting civil and military construction efforts by producing site reports covering topics such as hydrology, geology, and soil characteristics; and utilizing consolidated information to provide answers or responses to requests for information in support of military and civil construction effort.

Education

Basic Education Requirements for positions that fall within the Professional & Scientific Qualifications Standards:
Engineering; 0810, 0819, 0830, 0850 - Basic Education Requirements
Biology: 0401 - Basic Education Requirements
Geology: 1350 - Basic Education Requirements
Geography: 0150 - Basic Education Requirements

You may also qualify based upon substituting educational requirements listed below or in combination with the specialized experience noted above.
For the GS-11 Level the following may be substituted for experience: Engineering; Geologist, Biologist, Geographer, Mathematics/Statistics: 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, biology, geography, mathematics, statistics, or other directly related degrees.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.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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

Additional information

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification based upon the grade at which selected in the in the Acquisition Career Field, Facilities Engineering (FE) within 24 months of entrance on duty.
This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
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 Career Program (CP) 18 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.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized when an agency determination that authorizing incentives are in the Government Interest.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses.
- License/Certification: If the position has a license/certification requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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 below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on04/28/2020 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10732081).
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

GJ-APF-W072AA USAED, GR LAKES & OHIO RVR
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
US

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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 for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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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:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses.
License/Certification: If the position has a license/certification requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification. See: Transcripts and Licenses.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on04/28/2020 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10732081).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address: GJ-APF-W072AA USAED, GR LAKES & OHIO RVR
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

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 for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

02/28/2020 to 04/28/2020
Salary

$64,009 - $110,614 per year
Salary will be set based upon the grade level and location at which selection is made.
Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12
Locations
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Some positions filled from this announcement may require occasional work travel. This requirement will be identified as job offers are made to selected candidates.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—- You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy when a permanent change of station has been authorized and determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule

Full-Time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Announcement number

SWGJ20XXXXXX2081EAS
Control number

561267200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/561267200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

EHA - Professional Series

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Locations

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Agency contact information

Next steps

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

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