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: As a Senior Design Engineer, the incumbent completes complex assignments involving design and review of hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) projects, wastewater treatment/disposal systems, water supply, treatment and distribution systems, and other water/wastewater-related utilities.
Duties
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will:
Complete complex assignments involving design and review of hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) projects, wastewater treatment/disposal systems and water supply, treatment and distribution systems.
Apply acquired specialized experience and technical knowledge of the complex physical, chemical and biological processes involved in controlling the quality of water resources and in the destruction of hazardous and toxic wastes.
Perform investigations and/or special studies to establish process feasibility, define project scope and select most cost-effective design.
Research design manuals, catalogs, periodicals and other technical material for new and innovative ways to solve environmental engineering problems.
Act as an advisor to Construction Division and regulatory agencies on problems during construction phase.
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/
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.