Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences Environmental Manager

Summary

About the Position: Performs a variety of tasks for the navigation and operations program. Analyzes impacts of potential dredging projects on all resources required under NEPA. Recommends alternative solutions to minimize impacts and facilitate project success. Performs a variety of duties to support impact analyses and alternative solutions, for example literature searches, analyzing data and coordinating with other Federal, state, tribal and local agencies, and the public.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/07/2024 to 11/18/2024

* Salary

$49,025 - $117,400 per year

See 'Additional Information' section for further information on salary ranges.

* Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 11

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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

* Eureka, CA

* San Francisco, CA

* Sausalito, CA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Up to 20% travel to project sites, conferences or training may be required.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

11

* Job family (Series)

* 0101 Social Science

* 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

* 1301 General Physical Science

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

CERI244#71HW

* Control number

817945900

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This job is open to

* The public

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

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Note: Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

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Duties

* At the full performance you will:

* Assesses USACE dredging and water management issues affecting threatened and endangered species.

* Develops scopes of work with USACE Engineer Research and Development Center staff to identify and address information gaps.

* Performs in-house studies associated with environmental and mitigation planning: involving the use of complex technologies such collection and interpretation of eDNA and echosounder data.

* Makes field trips to collect data, analyzes available information, participates in public and interagency meetings, and prepares recommendations in order to formulate selected plans, mitigate detrimental impacts, and implement beneficial impacts.

* Reviews written products from others (in-house, contract, or other agencies) for comments and recommendations relating to Corps projects. Reviews and updates studies as required after authorization to assure compliance with environmental commitments.

* Prepares other environmental, cultural, and outdoor recreation documentation which includes assisting in developing details of studies and plans and specifications and conducting endangered species consultation.

* Prepares environmental assessments and other environmental documents in connection with emergency flood control work, regulatory permit actions, and changes in environmental manuals.

* Serves as environmental point-of-contact for District staff and key representatives with other Federal, state and local agencies and private interests on assigned Civil Works projects.

* Recommends study techniques; monitors contracts in-progress and reviews contractor submittals, accomplishing all required coordination

* Participates in a variety of formal and informal meetings and conferences for the purpose of reaching agreements on the adequacy of environmental documents and recreation plans

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* Business travel is approximately 20% of the time.

* Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Education AND Experience 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.

This position has a positive education requirement based on the occupational series under which you are applying. Education above the high school level must have been completed in a U. S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U. S. Department of Education. Applicants must meet one of the below requirements in order to meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position.

Basic Requirement for General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirement for Social Sciences: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

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C. Experience: Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Basic Requirement for General Physical Science: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

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B. Combi.