Geologist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies. Applications are not accepted through the flyer; interested applicants should consult the How to Apply section for information on being considered. The flyer may be used as positions become available, but there may not be vacancies filled from it.

The Geologist serves as the Division’s senior technical subject-matter expert in site characterization and subsurface characterization technologies and analysis methods. The position leads, plans, and conducts studies and investigations for subsurface exploration programs addressing engineering geology problems, including foundations, landslides, canal leakage, dredging, and environmental contamination. It plans field investigations, including boring layouts and geophysical explorations such as seismic, resistivity, and well logging, and determines changes to procedures or techniques to address field problems or engineering changes. The Geologist also conducts reconnaissance surveys of proposed or potential dam, power station, pumping station, and other structure sites to assess foundation suitability.

The position requires a Professional Geologist License and a valid state driver’s license to operate vehicles. It includes temporary duty or business travel 25% of the time. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The position is a Career Program 18 – Engineers & Scientists role in the competitive service, recruited under a Department of Defense direct hire authority. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• Professional Geologist License.
• Valid state driver’s license from one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions, required to operate vehicles; must possess or obtain and maintain it.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in specified subject areas, documented on a transcript.
• One year of specialized experience planning, directing, and executing complex geologic and geotechnical investigations for major civil works infrastructure; leading risk-based assessments, safety inspections, and engineering evaluations; managing quality assurance programs for large-scale contractor-led geologic and construction operations; reviewing and certifying geologic models, cross-sections, and analytical designs for engineering compliance; and providing technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, engineers, and junior geologists.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Must complete a suitability or fitness determination if required, based on a background investigation.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Division’s senior technical subject-matter expert in site characterization and subsurface characterization technologies and analysis methods.
• Lead, plan, and conduct subsurface exploration studies and investigations for engineering geology problems, including foundations, landslides, canal leakage, dredging, and environmental contamination.
• Plan field investigations, including boring layouts and geophysical explorations such as seismic, resistivity, and well logging.
• Determine variations in field procedures or techniques to address field problems or engineering changes.
• Conduct reconnaissance surveys of proposed or potential sites for dams, power stations, pumping stations, and other structures to assess foundation suitability.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior