Biologist; Regulatory Specialist), GS

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Charlotte, North Carolina

Position Title: Biologist (Regulatory Specialist)

Series/Grade: GS-0401-11

Who May Apply: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Biologist in the South Atlantic Division, Wilmington District, Regulatory Division

Open: 8
-12 October 2026

Duty

Location:

Charlotte, NC

The Charlotte Regulatory Field Office
, which falls under the Wilmington District of USACE, independently evaluates, processes, and manages all types of permit applications and regulatory requests (General Permits (GP), Letters of Permission (LOP), Standard Permits (SP), Jurisdictional Determinations (JD), pre-application requests, permit compliance etc.). Objectively and critically evaluate permit applications, including determining regulatory authority, identifying and quantifying regulated activities, identifying the appropriate permit instrument, assessing information needs, conducting the appropriate evaluations (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 404(b) (1) of the Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Endangered Species Act (ESA), etc.),

determining adequacy of compensatory mitigation plans, and formulating permit conditions.

• Evaluate routine permit applications in accordance with environmental regulations, policies and guidance.
• Write decision documents for routine actions in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and enter information into organizational database.
• Complete documentation after field visits to determine extent of routine unauthorized activities.
• Assess ongoing or completed construction work to determine whether it complies with issued permits and recommends courses of action to address unauthorized work.
• Coordinate enforcement actions the Office of Counsel, Department of Justice, State, and Federal regulatory agencies as appropriate.
• Evaluate impacts on aquatic resources from proposed construction activities.
• Conduct outreach activities with interested members of the public and with state and federal agencies.
• Identify commonly encountered wetland plants and native plant communities found in the area of responsibility.
• Identify commonly encountered hydric soils indicators based on official technical guidance for hydric soils found in the mountains, piedmont and/or coastal plain regions.
• With assistance evaluate field indicators of hydrology for wetland and ordinary high water mark indicators for waters of the United States.

• 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.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 .