GENERAL ENGINEER (ENVIRONMENTAL) - INTERDISCIPLINARY

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the environmental subject matter expert for the Logistics and Engineer Directorate (CCJ4) in US Central Command (USCENTCOM). The incumbent is responsible for providing USCENTCOM with professional environmental technical expertise and program support; and provides direction to engineers and scientists. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities As an environmental professional, provides professional environmental technical expertise and program support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Environmental and Energy Resilience (OUSD / A-S), Joint Staff Engineering Division, Service Components, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services, and Joint Task Forces (JTF) staffs. Provides consultation and advisory services to leadership and customers. Communicates critical environmental program issues to Joint Staff, Office of Secretary of Defense staff members, serviced installations, and superiors to ensure alignment with environmental regulations and program objectives. Provides direction to a team of environmental professionals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT : Community Planning Series 0020 : Community Planning Series 0020 (opm.gov) General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 : General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) General Engineering Series 0801 : all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Environmental Engineering Series 0819 : all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) General Physical Science Series 1301 : General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below : SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of, and skill in applying, expertise in advanced engineering or scientific theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to resolve unique or novel environmental problem conditions, or issues, provide expert advice to leadership and / or agency officials responsible for broad program operations, and execute significant projects affecting the welfare of the public and / or the sustainability of natural resources and the environment. Mastery of current operational requirements of regulations enabling review, evaluation, modification, and approval of project plans, designs, and specifications. Detailed knowledge of and skill in the interpretation of DoD, International, and Host Nation environmental directives and policies to existing operations at installations within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Knowledge of related scientific, technical, and engineering disciplines such as life sciences, physical and biological sciences, and engineering having applicability to assigned areas. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS : Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE : Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) : Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas : Knowledge of current U.S. and Host Nation environmental laws and regulations, and DoD instructions, policies, directives, and applicable agreements; professional knowledge of new applications or developments in environmental programs to provide expert level support or advice. Knowledge of deliberate, crisis action and exercise planning and execution operations. Knowledge of CONUS, OCONUS, and Theater environmental programs, regulations, and laws. Knowledge of environmental support activities required to support overall USCENTCOM OPLANs, CONPLANs, or OPORDs. Knowledge of the Joint deliberate planning process, the crisis action planning process and Joint Task Force operations and procedures. Knowledge of all existing operations with special emphasis and professional knowledge of environmental program management. Knowledge of applicable health and safety requirements as outlined in job related safety standards, regulations, and orders. Knowledge of construction and service contracting procedures relevant to executing environmental related contracts. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, foreign governments, and industry. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY : If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants) : Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments : If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register : This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible : MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain / download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on / after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS : On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.