Biological Scientist (Environmental)
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Columbus, OH - USA
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a primary environmental program manager with project management execution and operations responsibility in assigned project(s) within an environmental program element. This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 8G9GLxx Interdisciplinary Environmental Position.
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- Provides extensive environmental expertise to manage assigned environmental projects or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in the environmental program management series practices processes and techniques.
- Responsible for executing assigned projects or program element(s) in-house and by contract to comply with all applicable Federal state and local environmental laws and policies.
- Provides advisory services on specific problems projects programs and functions in assigned program area.
- Complies with health safety and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.
- U.S. Citizenship Required; males must be registered for Selective Service see
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program; disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- The work requires the employee to drive various motor vehicles. Off road ATV or other special vehicle operator training may be offered or required. (Continued)
- An appropriate drivers license is required for the position. A flight line operators endorsement may be required.
- May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency; may be required to obtain job-related certifications.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. (Continued)
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
- This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and through full resumption of all functions IAW DoDI 302042 Defense Continuity Programs.
- This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination. Work may require lifting or moving drums containers booms and other spill response or emergency response activity. (Continued)
- Lifting of 50lb bags or other bulky equipment such as dikes berms and booms in wet or slick areas maybe required for emergency response or emergency response drills.
- Forestry and conservation hands-on work may be required. Training will require independent study video and satellite courses.
- Sampling of soil water air and materials may be required. Contact with public and Native American tribes may be required to include briefings public meetings and communications of all sorts.
- This position is designated a NON-CRITICAL APDP position. Category: Facilities Engineering (FE) GS-13 and below: Level II; GS-14/15 Level III. This position has been designated as an acquisition position (Continued)
- and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the (Continued)
- career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months
- This position requires a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
GS-11/12: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of professional environmental principles practices techniques and procedures to effectively perform project development execution training and advisory services in assigned projects or program(s).
2. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects or program(s).
3. Knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws regulations integration principles and practices and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned restoration compliance conservation pollution prevention and/or integration principles and practices; and health safety and security practices.
4. Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys public health specialists public affairs specialists biological scientists environmental engineers physical scientists general engineers community planners regulators other governmental officials and community groups.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and with technical accuracy and establish effective working relationships with others.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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