Summary About the Position: Incumbent serves as a Branch Chief, with responsibility for administering and enforcing the Regulatory Program. The program is directed toward improving and enhancing the physical, biological, and chemical integrity of the nation's water resources and ensuring that regulated activities in these waters are not contrary to the public interest, considering environmental, social, and economic concerns. Responsibilities Oversee evaluation of permit applications for work in the waters of the United States. Work with agencies, special interest groups, and the general public to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships. Advise employees on the procedural aspects of the Regulatory program. Makes recommendations or final decisions on permit applications. Lead implementation of all aspects of the Regulatory Program within a large portion of the Mobile District area of responsibility, including planning, coordination, and accomplishment of complex and controversial projects. Oversee and guide the development of Regulatory program staff. Plan, assign and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplinary staff to accomplish Regulatory Program mission objectives. Oversee and/or prepare detailed documentation such as environmental assessments, analysis of the Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) guidelines, etc. to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations, National Environmental Policy Act, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Basic Requirement for 0401, General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) Basic Requirement for 1301, General Physical Science series: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) Basic Requirement for 0808, Architecture series: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Basic Requirement for 0800, All Professional Engineering series: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement 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 Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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, AmeriCorps) 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Evaluating various levels and types of permit applications, compliance, and unauthorized activities under Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 Clean Water Act; 2) Working with agencies, special interest groups, and the general public to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships; 3) Preparing detailed documentation such as environmental assessments, analysis of Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) guidelines, and other related laws and regulations; and/or 4) Providing technical leadership or advisory on environmental, social and economic concerns. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance Leadership Program Outreach Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Engineers and Scientist Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.