Environmental Engineer (Tribal Utility Consultant)

Locations: Pierre, SD

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:2/5/2024 to 8/15/2024

Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Environmental Engineering Series 0819 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of a GS-9 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Provides technical assistance and training to water, sewer, and solid waste system operators and managers; provides operational advice and support related to sanitation facilities; reviews sanitation facilities designs (plans and specifications) and provides recommendations regarding operational features.

OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of a GS-11 in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Provides expert technical assistance on complex water and sewer system issues to ensure the effective maintenance, operation, modification, and improvement of sanitation facilities; assists Utility Organizations with maintaining compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act; Investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components, makes preliminary diagnosis and estimates costs, manpower, and material necessary to correct malfunctioning systems, makes recommendations on corrective and preventative actions. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only): Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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Announcement #:IHS-23-GP-12091002-DE