Environmental Resource Specialist

• Prepare environmental compliance documents and assessments for Corps of Engineers projects.
• Conduct ecological field studies and habitat evaluations to assess project impacts.
• Apply environmental laws and regulations to ensure project compliance and coordinate with agencies.
• Develop and manage scopes of work for environmental research and monitoring studies.
• Review contractor-prepared environmental documents to verify compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to integrate environmental considerations into project planning.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• 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.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver’s license.
• Required to work on boats in field environments.
• Required to wear flotation devices while working aboard boats.

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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, 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

• Degree:
  Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

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

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:

One year of specialized experience which includes:
1) preparing environmental assessments and impact statements for civil works projects to ensure compliance with federal environmental policies and regulations; AND
2) applying environmental laws and regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act to coordinate compliance for assigned projects; AND
3) developing scopes of work and reviewing contractor-prepared environmental documents and biological monitoring studies to support project objectives. This definition of specialized…