Geologist

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

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• Serves as the Division's senior technical subject-matter expert in site characterization and in the utilization of subsurface characterization technologies and analysis methods.
• Leads, plans, and conducts studies and investigations for subsurface exploration programs relative to engineering geology problems including foundations, landslides, canal leakage, dredging, environmental contamination, etc.
• Plans field investigations including layout of borings, and geophysical explorations (seismic, resistivity and well logging), determining variations in procedures or techniques to meet field problems or necessitated by engineering changes.
• Conducts reconnaissance surveys of proposed or potential sites for dams, power, and pumping stations, and other structures for suitability of foundations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 its possessions to operate vehicles.
• Professional Geologist License is required.

Qualifications

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.

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, 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.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Geology: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-1350 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes serving as a senior technical authority in planning, directing, and executing highly complex geologic and geotechnical investigations for major civil works infrastructure (such as dams, levees, deep excavations, or marine structures); leading risk-based assessments, safety inspections, and engineering evaluations to mitigate sub-surface and foundation hazards; managing and executing critical quality assurance programs for large-scale, contractor-led geologic and construction operations; reviewing and certifying definitive geologic models, cross-sections, and analytical designs for engineering compliance; and providing technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to multi-disciplinary project delivery teams, engineers, and junior geologists.This experience is typical of work performed at the GS-12 level with oversight from more senior personnel.

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.

Benefits

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