Geologist.

About the role

In this position, the incumbent will perform duties independently, works under the general supervision of the Geotechnical and Geology Section Chief with considerable freedom to select appropriate methods and procedures to accomplish assigned work. Serve as a Geologist responsible for planning, performing, monitoring, and reviewing a wide range of geological investigations and analyses in support of the Districts’ design and construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule contract drill crews performing investigations for potential source of filter stone, erosion protection stone, stone for breakwaters, and concrete construction materials.
• Perform field investigations, plan geological subsurface explorations, conduct studies relative to geological problems; and prepare and negotiate contracts for subsurface exploration.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, schedule, and review work as one of a team providing geologic expertise in support of District design, construction, and operation activities.
• Review completed work of junior team members to assure proper coordination for general adequacy of decisions, conclusions, and recommendations, and for timely completion.
• Determine need for and suggest additional studies or desirable modifications to improve engineering product, decrease costs, or to achieve a more effective benefit/cost ratio.
• Advise Section Chief of any potential schedule delays or budget problems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Depending on the duty location, incumbent may be required to obtain and/or maintain a Professional Geologist registration within one year of employment.
• Relocation/PCS MAY BE authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY BE authorized.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

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,