INTERDISCIPLINARY - REGULATORY SPECIALIST / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER / PHYSICAL SCIENTIST - GS-0401/0819/1301-11 - (59656)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Nashville District

Locations (City, State)

Donelson, TN

Position Overview/Duties

• Evaluate Department of the Army (DA) permit applications for activities in U.S. waters, ensuring compliance with federal laws like the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments, including wetland delineations and impact analyses, to support regulatory decisions in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Manage and resolve enforcement cases by investigating unauthorized work, monitoring permit compliance, and developing plans for site restoration.
• Act as a technical expert and representative, coordinating with applicants, government agencies, and the public, and serving as an expert witness in court cases.
• Assist in the development and implementation of regulatory programs, including the creation of general permits and mentoring junior staff on technical and procedural matters.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level. Visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salarieswages/2025/general-schedule/ for the current GS Locality Pay Tables.
• Position may require travel up to (20%) of duty time.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances ARE NOT authorized.
• This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To qualify you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements as required by OPM. The basic requirements for each series are:

• GS-0401: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/
• GS-0819: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/
• GS-1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

Qualifications: In addition to meeting the OPM Basic Requirements above, you must also have one year of Specialized Experience:

• Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent which includes using professional knowledge of the basic principals of geography, engineering, 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; evaluating the applications for permits, and the modification of permits, for activities or work in waters of the United States; providing advice to potential applicants/permittees concerning regulatory requirements, including jurisdiction, processing and evaluation, and the likelihood of project approval. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 or equivalent).

OR

Degree: Successfully completed a 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 perform the work of the position, such as Biology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described above, but less than the required three years. Have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12\. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18\. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.

• Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Required Documents For This Position

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

• Your resume:
• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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.
• Other supporting documents:
• Cover Letter, optional
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.
• This position may require a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package.

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.