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: As Chief, supervises, directs and coordinates the work of geologists, engineers, technicians, SCAPS detachment and core drill personnel engaged in geological investigations, studies, and other field work for use by design teams or operations and maintenance of existing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Determines geological suitability and stability of reservoir, dam, and tunnel sites, levees, bridges, military defense structures and large buildings.
- Directs establishment of and reviews work schedules for drill crews making subsurface explorations at proposed construction or HTRW remediation sites.
- Reviews geologic maps, profiles and sections, drill logs, graphic logs, laboratory test results, charts, and reports of lower grade geologists and engineers.
- Supervises preparation of and review of correspondence, reports and specifications prepared in Geology Section.
- Plans work to be accomplished by others, sets and adjusts priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- Serves as special representative or advisor to District Engineer and Chief, Engineering and Planning Division on engineering geological problems.
- Consults with various officials of government and state agencies and municipalities concerning engineering geological problems affecting projects of mutual interest.
- Provides a safe working environment for subordinate employees, assuring that safety practices and regulations are strictly followed
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
