INTERDISCIPLINARY BIOLOGIST/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. For 401/1301 Series: GS-12: $93,445 - $121,482 pa For 819 Series: GS-12: $95,994 - $124,031 pa
Major duties
You will prepare and review Records of Categorical Exclusions (RCEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) to evaluate the environmental impacts of naval operations and projects. You will prepare and review special environmental studies assessing the environmental impacts of military programs, operations exercises, construction projects, and force alignments. You will provide NEPA and environmental compliance consultation, guidance, and assistance to supported commands for military operations, exercises, construction, and force alignments. You will make recommendations as to when project development, design and construction should be initiated allowing for the resolution of known or potential environmental conflicts. You will serve as the point-of-contact or lead on assigned projects and interdisciplinary teams. You will assist as a technical expert in the negotiation of delivery orders and contracts with consulting firms. You will serve as a Navy Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on contract task orders to ensure preparation of technically adequate, timely and cost-effective environmental/planning data products. You will coordinate and consult with agencies on military programs, construction, and force alignments, emphasizing NEPA, ESA, NHPA, CZMA, and Executive Orders for environmental compliance.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying knowledge of the principles and concepts of multi-disciplinary biological sciences, including biology, botany, soil science, forestry, ecology, and microbiology, to support diverse ecosystem and environmental initiatives; Managing, controlling, preserving, or evaluating natural resources and their vital ecological functions to ensure long-term environmental sustainability and mission support; Implementing the theories, concepts, and practices of conserving, utilizing, and sustaining the natural, physical, and cultural resources of forests, associated lands, and water systems; and Interpreting and translating complex biological science and academic research into actionable, real-world resource management strategies. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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