PHYSICAL SCIENCE / COMMUNITY PLANNER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will serve as an Environmental Planner that manages and implements the Conservation Program while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local statutes, and regulations. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Telework may be authorized. Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled. Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website. Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled. Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled. Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/ Obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance/Non Critical Sensitive Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here An ideal candidate would possess knowledge of related engineering/scientific disciplines and knowledge of Test Wing operations and processes as they apply to environmental management SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband of a NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-11. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Mastery of environmental engineering/scientific concepts, principles, and practices enabling employee to serve as expert and technical authority on a variety of issues related to environmental planning. 2. Superior knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines as they apply to environmental planning including standard contracting mechanisms, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of related engineering/scientific disciplines such as mechanical engineering, biology, chemistry, etc. and the ability to integrate information from numerous engineering/scientific disciplines. Knowledge of TW operations and processes as they apply to environmental management. 4. Skill in written and oral communication and the ability to present data and information to impart knowledge to an audience. 5. Ability to adapt or modify, as required, standard practices, equipment, or techniques in developing planning requirements and implementing solutions for an array of proposed programs and projects. 6. Ability to assess the impacts of proposed programs /projects on the region's environmental resources while incorporating mission needs to achieve a sound balance. Education Community Planning Series 0020 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. 2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. General Physical Science Series, 1301 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional information Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. 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We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one's identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees' points of view are key to our success. Read more 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.