Physical Scientist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authorities, STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Fort Rucker, Alabama, located in the "Wiregrass" area in Southeast Alabama. Duties Responsible for clean-up and reporting of hazardous spills, the protection of archeological and historic sites, for providing written environmental assessments and impact statements. Coordinate and maintains liaison with Installation Activities, HQ, TRADOC, SERO, IMCOM, Federal Environmental Protection Agency and State Environmental Agencies. Responsible for insuring compliance with Army, Federal, and State regulations and laws regarding environmental concerns which includes permits for construction and operation of facilities. Provide direction for the Installation Restoration Environmental Program and insures consolidation of all facets of environmental concerns; develops solutions utilizing mature judgment and state of the art technology and techniques. Investigate environmental concerns; establishes quality standards, prevents, abates and controls deterioration of environmental coordinates with the environmental programs of DOD, Federal and State Agencies. Brief Directorate and Command Staff on environmental concerns as required. Participates in restoration studies involving environmental concerns. Perform project reviews to ensure conformance with statutory and regulatory environmental requirements. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Driver's license is required. May be required to lift up to 25 Lbs. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing direction for the Installation Restoration Environmental Program and insures consolidation of all facets of environmental concerns; develops solutions utilizing mature judgment and state of the art technology and techniques; investigates environmental concerns; establishes quality standards, prevents, abates and controls deterioration of environmental coordinates with the environmental programs of DOD, Federal and State Agencies.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. 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 Career Field 18 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized. 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. Benefits 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. Review our 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.