Regulatory Project Manager, GS

USACE Organization

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - Rock Island District

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Rock Island, IL

The Rock Island District's Regulatory Team works to improve and enhance the integrity of the nation's water resources and ensure that regulated activities in these waters are not contrary to the public interest, environmental, social, or economic concerns. Currently, our District's Regulatory team has two positions open to candidates which can be filled as a promotion or lateral reassignment.

• Evaluating all levels and types of DA permit applications, including complex and controversial projects, jurisdictional determination requests, compliance, and/or enforcement cases.
• Preparing accurate and detailed documentation, e.g., Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), etc.
• Managing special programmatic initiatives and developing efficient permit procedures (e.g., General Permits).
• Provide guidance to internal and external customers on the procedural aspects of the regulatory program.
• Serving as the District representative on groups and task forces with missions of interest to the program.
• Managing the evaluation and approval of complicated stream or wetland mitigation banks and ILF proposals consistent with the Mitigation Rule and existing policies, procedures, and technical tools. Managing and/or assisting with the evaluation of 214 WRDA/139j projects and program.

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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.

A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, which includes:
1) Managing all levels and types of general permits and individual permits, reviewing for compliance with regulations, policies and laws;
2) Preparing draft policy letters, biological and environmental assessments and reviews, and providing guidance and advisement on environmental principles, regulations, policies, and laws.

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% 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 possession to operate vehicles.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
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  Failure to obtain this certificate within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized…