Senior Geologist, GS-1350-14 (46713)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Institute for Water Resources (IWR) Locations (City, State) Lakewood, CO; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Savannah, GA Position Overview/Duties INTRODUCTION: Serves as the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) national specialist as Engineering Geologist for the Risk Management Center (RMC). As principal advisor on technical issues with respect to geology and engineering geology, is responsible for planning, programming, scheduling, directing, coordinating, advising, and reviewing the work of geologists, engineering geologists, rock mechanics specialists, and A-E consultants in the development of analytical procedures, and methodologies, for analyzing the performance of earth and rock fill dams, levees, and concrete dams constructed on rock foundations. Description Of Assignment/Duties Provides technical expertise for the development and implementation of methodology to support the hazard identification, analysis, design, technical review, construction, operation, and rehabilitation of a diverse range of projects within the USACE portfolio. Responsible for the development, oversight, and review of engineering geology for risk assessments, studies, and other technical products developed under the RMC. Plans, coordinates, and directs engineering geology activities including rock mechanics, data interpretation, length effects, special variability, and uncertainty in support design of risk assessments and other studies performed by the RMC. Serves on diverse multidisciplinary teams performing complex risk assessments, for the purpose of evaluating the performance of USACE infrastructure projects. Serves on technical review teams and quality assurance teams. Reviews and makes recommendations on the approval of various reports and decision documents. Interprets guidance and provides technical direction consistent with USACE policy, to USACE districts and architect-engineer (A/E) firms. Provides input to USACE publications, criteria, and guidance documents within the area of expertise. Develops and maintains methods and tools that support risk assessments for USACE infrastructure. Disseminates methodology throughout USACE by applying both written and verbal communication skills. Collaborates with the Hydrologic Engineering Center, Engineer Research and Development Center, Institute for Water Resources, and other USACE Centers of Expertise to identify research and development needs for RMC-related products. Provides guidance and oversight related to the engineering geology for the RMC. 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. Minimum Education Requirement:Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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 citizen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. A trial or probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% 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 may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. This position is eligible for situational telework. This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment: Professional Geologist: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Geologist. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories. 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.