Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - New Orleans District Locations (City, State) Morgan City, LA Position Overview/Duties This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties and Responsibilities Independently conducts surveys of the district's navigation channels to locate shoaling channel deficiencies, sunken vessels or obstructions that may interfere with use of the waterway. Directs the use of equipment, vessels, and personnel to gather information on channel conditions. Conduct hydrographic surveys, performing a variety of duties required to survey channels, harbors, rivers, and adjacent topography. Employee utilizes highly technical, state of the art computerized survey equipment situated on trailer‑able survey boats, and ocean‑going survey vessels up to 65 feet in length. Investigates underwater channel obstructions following marine accidents and provides reports on conditions and impact to navigation. Obtains necessary hydrographic survey information on channel conditions. Analyzes and provides technical interpretation of raw survey data. Operates a gasoline powered motorboat up to 26 feet in length, engaged in making hydrographic and reconnaissance surveys, channel condition inspections, and pre and post dredging surveys. If selected at a grade level lower than the full performance (GS-09), duties will be developmental with more supervisory oversight. Other Conditions And Requirements In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Specialized Experience for GS-05 One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting with preventative equipment maintenance; OR 2) assisting with field surveys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). Specialized Experience for GS-06 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) coordinating preventative maintenance and safety of equipment; OR 2) using surveying techniques and guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-07 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) coordinating preventative maintenance and safety of equipment; AND 2) using surveying techniques and guidelines; AND 3) working in a team environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience for GS-08 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Using surveying techniques and guidelines; 2) analyzing and interpreting field data results; AND 3) using Windows-based data acquisition and editing systems, such as Hypack Software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience for GS-09 One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Using hydrographic surveying techniques and guidelines; 2) operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining a wide range of field surveying instruments; AND 3) coordinating hydrographic survey operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Requirements 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. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Promotion is never automatic. Promotion is based on the recommendation by the supervisor that employee meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion, is performing the full scope of the major duties, and is functioning under the supervisory controls as stated in the target job description. This position has promotion potential to the GS-09. Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License. Possess or obtain and maintain a valid USACE Boat Operators license or U.S. Coast Guard License within one year of appointment. Drug testing is required for this position. Completion of physicals are required for this position. This position requires working an alternate work schedule of Monday through Thursday (or Tuesday through Friday), 10-hour days, 4 days a week. This position may require travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity ( Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr