Summary 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. About the Position: The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of motivated and talented employees providing the very best engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest. Responsibilities Responsible for continued operation of the satellite telemetry equipment used for the collection of hydrologic data. Install, program, and maintain the Geo-Stationary Operational Environmental Satellite Data Collection System (GOES/DCS) units for water level and Total Dissolved Gas gaging network. Responsible for the state-of-the-art station installation, including site location, GPS antenna installation, wireless telemetry, and lightning and power surge protection. Perform reconnaissance missions to determine best location for gages and data collection platforms and install gages and/or radar gages. Utilizes a laptop computer to program and perform repairs on the Data Collection Platforms (DCPs), check DCP gages from a remote site, and monitor the gages to ensure proper operation. Coordinate of the maintenance, repair, and purchase of equipment to meet evolving mission. Assist District limnologist with periodic collection of water and sediment samples, as well as helping with subsequent data analysis and report writing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) gathering hydrologic/water samples for analysis; AND (2) gathering data from hydrologic gages. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-6). GS-8 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) gathering hydrologic/water samples for analysis; (2) gathering data from hydrologic gages; (3) minor repairs and/or installation of gages. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-7). GS-9 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) gathering hydrologic/water samples for analysis; (2) gathering data from hydrologic gages; (3) repair and/or installation of gages; AND (4) Program Geo-Stationary Operational Environmental Satellite Data Collection System (GOES/DCS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-8). GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) gathering hydrologic/water samples for analysis; (2) gathering data from hydrologic gages; (3) repair and/or installation of gages; (4) Program Geo-Stationary Operational Environmental Satellite Data Collection System (GOES/DCS); AND(5) analyses of hydrologic samples and recommends corrective actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-9). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) gathering hydrologic/water samples for analysis; (2) gathering data from hydrologic gages; (3) repair and/or installation of gages; (4) Program Geo-Stationary Operational Environmental Satellite Data Collection System (GOES/DCS); (5) analyses of hydrologic samples and recommends corrective actions; AND (6) identify problems and recommend solution to both data and gages. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information 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. 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. 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) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade. This position is covered under the NATIONAL FEDERATION of FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NFFE) Bargaining Unit.