Lead Interdisciplinary
About The Position
This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position serves as a team lead responsible for the Water Control Data System (WCDS), supporting District water management missions through the use of equipment and software to manage hydrologic, meteorologic, and project data. The incumbent is also responsible for administering WCDS. The announcement covers Lead Civil Engineer and Lead Hydrologist qualifications. Candidates must meet the relevant basic education or education-and-experience requirement for one of these disciplines, as well as one year of specialized experience handling hydrologic and meteorologic data with equipment and software, directing data collection using software and hardware systems, and preparing procurement specifications for contractual services. Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement. The position may require a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. The incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or possession, travel on temporary duty or business trips up to 25% of the time, use appropriate personal protective equipment, follow safety requirements in office and field settings, and complete Department of War/Army system administrator certification credentials to access agency systems. U.S. citizenship is required. Multiple positions may be filled.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- One year of specialized experience handling hydrologic and meteorologic data using equipment and software; providing directions on data collection using software and hardware systems; and preparing procurement specifications for contractual services. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
- For the Lead Civil Engineer pathway: a qualifying engineering degree, or an accepted combination of education and experience meeting the stated engineering science requirements and qualifying through professional registration/licensure, a written engineering examination, specified coursework, or a related curriculum with the required professional engineering experience.
- For the Lead Hydrologist pathway: a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in physical or natural science or engineering with the specified coursework in relevant sciences, including at least six semester hours in calculus and six semester hours in physics; or the stated combination of coursework and appropriate experience or additional education.
- If qualifying with foreign education, provide the required evaluation or evidence of U.S. accredited college or university credit.
- Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
- Complete Department of War/Army System Administer certification credentials to access the network and work within Department of War systems.
- Use required personal protective equipment and observe safety rules, regulations, and directives in office and field settings.
- Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
- Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
Responsibilities
- Represent team consensus and convey the team's findings.
- Serve as a coach, facilitator, and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives.
- Make recommendations and relay the team's progress in meetings.
- Provide guidance on preparing information systems, plans, and specifications for hydro-meteorological gage designs, data networks, and software and hardware development.
- Prepare Statements of Work and procurement specifications for contractual services.
- Prepare reports and maintain records of work-related accomplishments and administrative information.
- Participate in meetings with the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Specialist.
- Manage hydrologic, meteorologic, and project data using equipment and software, and administer the Water Control Data System.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
- Recruitment, relocation incentives, advanced leave, and student loan repayment may be offered to highly qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
