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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The purpose of this position is to serve as Senior-level Headquarters Air Force Community Planner; providing Air Force corporate level strategic policy, guidance and oversight, supporting future AF mission requirements and resources. Will act as consultant in comprehensive planning, encroachment management, and National Environmental Policy Act across Air Force echelons. Promotes installation comprehensive planning excellence throughout the Air Force by formulating policy, developing principles, and interpreting and translating strategic intent into operational and tactical level planning processes. Ensures implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Air Force's Environmental Impact Analysis Process across a broad range of planning efforts and develops policies, guidance and standards for reviewing, assessing and mitigating the impact of Air Force operations and federal actions, special studies, and analyses for worldwide programs. Develops and articulates Air Force policy and provides professional consultation to the Air Staff, DoD, Congress, and other governmental agencies on planning issues related to preserving the Air Force missions and on all installation complexes. Provides planning guidance and expertise on matters related to new mission beddowns, major realignments and other strategic initiatives, and provides expert consultation to Air Force agencies on high-interest and delicate planning issues which affect future operational and mission support capabilities. Liaises with other governmental agencies, private planning organizations, and professional counterparts and participates in professional technical organizations and meetings related to comprehensive planning areas. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes technical and professional qualifications as recognized by the profession of urban and regional planning and possess a demonstrated record of success in program management involving a very complex and highly interactive series of systems which comprise the built, natural and socio-cultural environments. Mastery of community planning concepts, principles and practices sufficient to permit the planner to serve as the technical expert for Air Force installation comprehensive planning programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1. Mastery of advanced concepts, principles and practices of installation comprehensive planning programs. 2. Ability to effectively integrate and coordinate the work of other professional disciplines (such as architecture, landscape architecture and civil engineering) as they relate to the overall planning efforts. Knowledge and skills to review and evaluate the work of professionals at MAJCOM level and above. 3. Knowledge and skills to communicate with diverse and occasionally adversarial groups on controversial issues. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations, and recommend timely, effective and economical solutions. 4. Knowledge of research methodologies, including information technology, professional journals, publications relating to comprehensive, urban and regional planning concepts; includes federal, state, and local regulations, policies and environmental law. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. You will serve as a technical consultant, project leader and advisor for various SIOP program areas relating to land use planning and urban design of varied land uses, industrial facilities, and infrastructure planning. You will be a liaison and primary representative for all local stakeholders such as the Shipyard Commander, including coordinating between major DON commands such as NAVFAC, NAVSEA, CNIC and PEO II. You will plan, program and direct various program areas throughout complex planning studies as well as facility project and site planning, programming and design into construction ensuring infrastructure investments meet customer needs. You will lead budget and schedule analysis in the areas of master planning and programming for facilities and infrastructure construction projects. You will be involved in projects needing to balance complex industrial facility requirements and various utilities, environmental, base support, space utilization, and results of other special studies. You will manage and coordinate the update of various program database systems including GIS mapping, project/program management and scheduling, and financial database systems. You will manage and coordinate the update of various program database systems including GIS mapping, project/program management and scheduling, and financial database systems. Selective Placement Factor (SPF): If applying for the 0801/0808 series, you must have a current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect (RA) from any state, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. You must provide a copy of your current registration with your application. In addition to the SPF and Basic Requirements for the series in which you are applying, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Providing planning and design expertise and guidance to stakeholders on facilities programming and development; 2) Leading interdisciplinary teams in the development of infrastructure projects that can improve efficiency and quality; and 3) Evaluating and monitoring facility construction project timelines and milestones, including budget. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will serve as an Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist/Community Planner/Scientific Resources Manager in the Environmental Readiness within Fleet Installations and Environment Division COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND. You will serve as Branch Head and will be primarily responsible for providing administrative and technical supervision, workload management, and performance evaluation for a multidisciplinary team of senior GS-13/14 personnel. You will serve as the principal environment advisor and agent to Flag/General Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, and command staff. You will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of highly diverse, complex, and ongoing environmental and natural resources policies and programs for the USFF Area of Responsibility. You will prepare, review, modify, and defend Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Review (RP), capabilities assessment, and budget submittal resource requirements for programs of responsibility. You will oversee policies and execution strategies to sustain land-based and at-sea ranges, support home basing/homeporting initiatives, and maintain operational readiness in full compliance with environmental laws. You will develop, implement, and update long range environmental readiness strategic pans, incorporating all aspects of environmental compliance, conservation, and range capabilities sustainment. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience directing and managing comprehensive environmental, natural resources, and range sustainment programs for a large organization to support operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Experience executing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) process to formulate, justify, execute resources, and defend POM submittals for major environmental programs. Experience overseeing and implementing environmental regulatory compliance, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requirements for complex operations, basing, or facilities. Experience providing subject matter expertise, negotiating controversial or sensitive regulatory issues, and communicating risk-based recommendations to senior executive leaders (military Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service, or equivalent) and external regulatory agencies. Experience providing direct supervisory duties such as assigning work, developing performance standards, and managing a multi-disciplinary team of senior environmental and technical professionals. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Community Planning Series 0020 Environmental Engineering Series 0819 Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 0401 General Physical Science Series, 1301 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

About the Position: This Interdisciplinary position may be filled by any of the below listed job series. Selection may be made at either grade level depending on applicant's qualifications. This position will perform Project Management functions. All applicable job series listed in the "Additional Information" section of this job announcement. The following duties are at the full performance grade level, GS-12: Serve as Project Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations. Represents the District Commander, serving as the district's primary point of contact for projects assigned with customer, Federal, state and local government agencies, Congressional interests, other external organizations and higher authorities. Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through construction and initial operations. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products (e.g. feasibility reports, and design memorandum) in support of the program. Allocate project funds to district elements, consistent with scheduled work, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Projects managed are complicated by local stakeholder interests; technical issues; interests of Federal, state and local government agencies, business and industry groups, and private citizens and a variety of statues and regulations. 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. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Basic Qualification Requirements: The qualification standards describing the minimum individual occupational series qualification requirements are linked below. Community Planning, 0020: Community Planning Series 0020 (opm.gov) Geographer, 0150: Geography Series 0150 (opm.gov) Archeologist, 0193: Archeology Series 0193 (opm.gov) Biologist, 0401: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) Architect, 0808: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, 0810/0819/0830/0850: extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Geologist, 1350: Geology Series 1350 (opm.gov) ***In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Managing multiple projects which require planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of management concepts and principles for cost estimating, engineering, and construction; participating in developing and negotiating with contributing agencies/organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Geography, Archeology, Biology, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-09). To qualify for the GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Managing and coordinating multiple projects which require planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of management concepts and principles for cost estimating, engineering, and construction; participating in developing and negotiating a comprehensive Project Management Plan with contributing agencies/organizations; serving as the primary point of contact for customers and external agencies on assigned projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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. At the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: Time in Grade: 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).

About the Position: This Interdisciplinary position may be filled by any of the below listed job series. Selection may be made at either grade level depending on applicant's qualifications. This position will perform Project Management functions. All applicable job series listed in the "Additional Information" section of this job announcement. The following duties are at the full performance grade level, GS-12: Serve as Project Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations. Represents the District Commander, serving as the district's primary point of contact for projects assigned with customer, Federal, state and local government agencies, Congressional interests, other external organizations and higher authorities. Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through construction and initial operations. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products (e.g. feasibility reports, and design memorandum) in support of the program. Allocate project funds to district elements, consistent with scheduled work, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Projects managed are complicated by local stakeholder interests; technical issues; interests of Federal, state and local government agencies, business and industry groups, and private citizens and a variety of statues and regulations. 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. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Basic Qualification Requirements: The qualification standards describing the minimum individual occupational series qualification requirements are linked below. Community Planning, 0020: Community Planning Series 0020 (opm.gov) Geographer, 0150: Geography Series 0150 (opm.gov) Archeologist, 0193: Archeology Series 0193 (opm.gov) Biologist, 0401: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) Architect, 0808: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, 0810/0819/0830/0850: extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Geologist, 1350: Geology Series 1350 (opm.gov) ***In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Managing multiple projects which require planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of management concepts and principles for cost estimating, engineering, and construction; participating in developing and negotiating with contributing agencies/organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Geography, Archeology, Biology, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-09). To qualify for the GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Managing and coordinating multiple projects which require planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of management concepts and principles for cost estimating, engineering, and construction; participating in developing and negotiating a comprehensive Project Management Plan with contributing agencies/organizations; serving as the primary point of contact for customers and external agencies on assigned projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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. At the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: Time in Grade: 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).

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary environmental program manager to perform management, execution, and operations for assigned program element(s). Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in the practices, processes, and techniques of one or more of the following disciplines: Community Planner (0020); Biological Scientist (0401); Environmental Engineer (0819); and Physical Scientist (1301). Responsible for executing assigned 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Community Planning Series (0020), General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series (0401), Environmental Engineering Series (0819), and General Physical Science Series (1301); Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-0020-12: Degree in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts with your application. GS-0401-12: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-0819-12:Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.ORCombination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. GS-1301-12:Degree: 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.ORCombination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element (see Environmental Program Checklist). 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. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and establish effective working relationships with others. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1. Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element (see Environmental Program Checklist). 2. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned program(s) (see Environmental Program Checklist). 3. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, 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, with technical accuracy, and establish effective working relationships with others. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Public Works - Master Planning Division, Fort Campbell, KY. Serve on the staff of the Master Planning Division with responsibility for managing Fort Campbell Master Plan. Divide planning projects into logical components for execution by self or others. Coordinate with customers to develop solutions to complex planning problems related to conflicting factors of land use, development proposals, socioeconomic effects and environmental constraints. Project space and facility requirements to identify deficiencies and oversees the development of recommendation for the equitable allocation of available space. Responsible for planning, and recommending, in concert with Public Works Engineering, improvements necessary to maintain a safe, functional and modern Installation infrastructure. Prepare estimates for use in budgeting to execute planning, engineering and design services. 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. Basic Requirement: Basic Requirement for All Engineer Positions: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program. 4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. Basic Requirement for Community Planner: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. OR B. Degree and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a field related to community planning such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration and possess at least one-year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR C. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in one of the disciplines, as shown in A above, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the disciplines, as shown in A above, of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for Architect: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:(1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or (2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. 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/ Please see 'Education' section for more information on 'Qualifications'.

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. GS-0020-07 Performs a variety of routine taskings of limited scope and complexity involving the formulations and implementation of planning processes, providing support to higher graded personnel. Performs a variety of taskings in support of the maintenance of the IDP. Performs taskings to support the maintenance of the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program. Performs taskings in support the Interagency/Intergovernmental Coordination for Environmental Planning (IICEP) program as it pertains to the IDP, the Housing Community Plan, AICUZ studies, transportation studies, and individual construction projects, etc. Performs other assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. GS-0020-09 Performs continuing work assignments involving the formulation and implementation of planning processes for various assignments that are of moderate difficulty and complexity and/or assists higher graded personnel in accomplishing comprehensive planning. Performs continuing assignments involving the review and coordination of the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the Installation Development Plan (IDP). Assists in the maintenance of the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program. Assists with Interagency/Intergovernmental Coordination for Environmental Planning (IICEP) program as it pertains to the IDP, the Housing Community Plan, AICUZ studies, transportation studies, and individual construction projects, etc. Performs other assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 academic year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual (see link below), or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05. To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related. Recommend areas of study: Community Planning. Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields such as those listed above who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND You must have a 4 or 6 year course of study leading to a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the graduate level in one of the following: A) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision B) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc., you cannot qualify based on GPA. C) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation). You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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-0020-07 (Community Planner) 1. Knowledge and understanding of the techniques and philosophy of professional community planning. 2. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, analyze and report on facts. 3. Knowledge of automated systems and programs such as CADD, information management, project tracking, and other software programs. 4. Ability to recognize significant and controlling aspects of situations in relation to standard community planning practices. 5. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. GS-0020-09 (Community Planner) 1. Thorough knowledge of the techniques and philosophy of professional comprehensive planning. 2. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; and devise solutions to problems of moderate complexity and difficulty. 3. Knowledge of automated systems and programs such as CADD, information management, project tracking, and other software programs. 4. Ability to develop and evaluate planning projects of moderate complexity and difficulty for technical validity. 5. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency of the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency if the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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