Regulatory Program Manager (Interdisciplinary) GS-XXXX-12 (43226)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District Locations (City, State) Asheville, North Carolina Position Overview/Duties Position Title: Regulatory Project Manager, GS-XXXX-12 Series/Grade: GS-XXXX-12, (0401-Biologist, 0819-Environmental Engineer, 1301-Physical Scientist, 0150-Geographer) Duty Location: Wilmington District, Asheville Regulatory Field Office, Asheville, NC Duties Manage the Regulatory Permit Program, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, to ensure the program is administered in a balanced and transparent manner. Provide sound technical judgment based upon existing environmental/cultural resource/endangered species regulations in order to recommend to higher level, the issuance, denial or conditioning of Federal permits. Apply the mitigation regulations in review and development of proposed mitigation sites, plans, and monitoring reports for permits and mitigation banks. Use sound judgment when evaluating construction activities to assess environmental e􀀁ects, identify possible alternative solutions and formulate mitigation requirements. Identify and document the limits of Waters of the United States based upon current regulations, policy and guidance. Coordinate controversial and complex regulatory issues with the public, state and federal resource agencies, local government, higher headquarters and other Federal, state and private groups to ensure concerns are considered. Develop and maintain e􀀁ective relationships with a variety of stakeholders including representatives from Federal, State and local environmental and planning agencies. Gather technical information from a wide variety of sources and integrate into the Regulatory decision-making process. Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government performing work that involved assisting in planning, directing, monitoring, and executing the Regulatory Permit Program, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, including the review of applications for residential or commercial development, and/or transportation, and/or mitigation related proposals. I have administered and enforced, or assisted in managing, the program in compliance with governing public laws, regulations, interagency agreements, and policies of higher headquarters. Applicant Qualifications Biologist - 0401 - Gen Natural Resources Mgmt And Biological Sciences (0401) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Engineering Series - 0819 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800-ndx Geography Series – 0150 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/geography-series-0150/ Physical Scientist Series – 1301 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Other Conditions And Requirements This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Other Requirements Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. All positions require the applicant to be a ci ti zen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selec ti ve Service prior to appointment. A trial or probationary period may be required. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Relocation (PCS) expenses is not authorized. This position is eligible for situational telework. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.