Utility Privatization Specialist (Wastewater)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Wheeler Army Airfield, HI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year-round including surfing, fishing, and hiking. Serves as an USAG-HI wastewater privatization project specialist. The project involves the operation and maintenance of the water supply and distribution systems and wastewater systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) of 10%.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential.
• Protective devices such as but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes is required.
• This is an obligated position.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes managing infrastructure or utilities contracts, including inventory, maintenance and inspections; assessing and reporting program compliance; developing corrective actions; and briefing leadership on utility privatization program recommendations.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period uring which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) will not be authorized.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an USAG-HI wastewater privatization project specialist.
• The project involves the operation and maintenance of the water supply and distribution systems and wastewater systems.
• Performs a wide range of functions in support of the project to include; inspector, contracting officer's representative (COR) or alternate, technical representative, and/or procurement assistant.
• Provides technical guidance that requires knowledge of contract administration and practical knowledge of wastewater distribution, treatment, and collection.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

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