Regulatory Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting the evaluation of applications for permits, and the modification of permits, for activities or work in waters of the United States within the regulatory authority.
• Assist in detailed site evaluations to establish baseline environmental conditions including delineation of wetlands, characterization of the biological, physical, cultural and social phenomena present at the project site.
• Assist with the development and implementation of programmatic initiatives and requirements. Assist in the development of general permits (GP).
• Serve as a District representative on groups and task forces with missions of interest to the District and/or the regulatory program.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must sign a mobility agreement if selected.
• Must sign an Army Fellows Participant Agreement if selected.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

• Degree:
  Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines. Degree must be completed by June 2026.
• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Courses equivalent to a major, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience in environmental assessments or impact statements, evaluating compliance, or performing field work.
• Education:
  
  One full year of graduate level (or will have completed one full year by June 2026) education in a qualifying field.
• Superior Academic Achievement:
  Successful completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree with S.A.A. within the upper third of the graduating class, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, a GPA of 3.5 or higher for major courses, or membership in an approved honor society.
• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Computed percentage of 100% or greater using the formula: (total months of experience ÷ 12) + (completed graduate semester hours ÷ 18).

• This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted; unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when the selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
• The incumbent works under close supervision in a developmental capacity, performing assignments and completing training aimed at preparing the incumbent for the next higher level position.
• A one‑year probationary period is required during which the agency evaluates the incumbent’s fitness and performance in advancing the public interest.