MAS - Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. - GS00F116CA

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Multiple Award Schedule FSC Group: Professional Services FSC Class: F999 Contract number: GS-00F-116CA Contract period: April 22, 2020 - April 21, 2025 Company Name: VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN, INC.

Address: 351 McLaws Circle, Ste. 3, Williamsburg, VA 23185-6316

Phone: 757-220-0500 Website: www.vhb.com Contract administration: Andrew Sheehan Email: asheehan@vhb.com

Business size: Other than Small Price list current as of Modification PS-0011 effective February 27, 2020 For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules go to the GSA Schedules page at GSA.gov.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

1a. Table of awarded special item number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions and awarded price(s).

1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply.

1c. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item.

2. Maximum order: $1,000,000

3. Minimum order: $100

4. Geographic coverage (delivery area). Domestic Only

5. Point(s) of production (city, county, and State or foreign country): Same as company address

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price. Government Net Prices (discounts already deducted.) See attachment.

7. Quantity discounts. None offered

8. Prompt payment terms. Information for Ordering Offices: Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions. Net 30 days

9. Foreign items (list items by country of origin). Not Applicable 10a. Time of delivery. (Contractor insert number of days.) To Be Determined at the Task Order level 10b. Expedited Delivery. Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list. Contact Contractor 10c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. Contact Contractor 10d. Urgent Requirements. Contact Contractor

11. F.O.B. point(s). Destination 12a. Ordering address(es). 351 McLaws Circle, Ste. 3, Williamsburg, VA 23185-6316 12b. Ordering procedures: See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

13. Payment address(es). 101 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02471

14. Warranty provision. Contractor’s Commercial Warranty

15. Export packing charges, if applicable. Not Applicable

16. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable). Not Applicable

17. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable). Not Applicable

18a. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable). Not Applicable

18b. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable). Not Applicable

19. List of service and distribution points (if applicable). Not Applicable

20. List of participating dealers (if applicable). Not Applicable

21. Preventive maintenance (if applicable). Not Applicable

22a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants). Not Applicable

22b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location.) The ICT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov/.

Not Applicable

23. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number: KJQHMKR62UJ3

24. Notification regarding registration in System for Award Management (SAM) database. Contractor registered and active in SAM.

Option Period 1 Contract years 6-10

Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Matrix

The Service Contract Labor Standards apply to this contract and it includes SCLS applicable labor categories. Labor categories and fixed price services marked with a “*” in this pricelist are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Numbers identified in the SCLS matrix. The prices awarded are in line with the geographic scope of the contract (i.e., nationwide).

Labor Descriptions

Project Assistant – Level 2

Education/Experience: High School diploma, GED or HSED and a minimum of three (3) years of related engineering experience. Must be familiar with basic engineering terminology.

Description of Qualifications: Performs routine secretarial duties under direct supervision related to the engineering practice. Prepares and processes various types of correspondence, forms, faxes, and reports of a routine to moderately complex nature and makes copies, e.g. office budgets reports, proposals, etc. Prepares and types office correspondence from routine to moderately complex and/or confidential source materials and proofreads typing for accuracy, for punctuation, grammar and spelling. Compiles and computes data of a routine to moderately complex nature. Acknowledges correspondence and responds to written inquires. Knowledge of engineering terminology will be key to office correspondence and duties.

Project Assistant – Level 3

Education/Experience: High School diploma, GED or HSED and a minimum of seven (7) years of related engineering experience. Must be familiar with basic engineering terminology.

Description of Qualifications: Prepares and types correspondence, reports and records from engineering source documents of a moderately complex or confidential nature. Drafts and edits correspondence for review which is moderately complex and sensitive in nature. Originates and routes correspondence of a moderately complex nature. Complies and computes engineering data of a moderately complex nature, e.g. PC-based spreadsheet applications. Assists in the review, verification, and editing of technical engineering work produced by other staff, such as office clerks, word processors, etc. Overall knowledge of engineering technical terminology.

Project Assistant – Senior Level 4

Education/Experience: Associates degree or its equivalent*, or Professional Secretary Certificate (PSC), or other professional development courses, and a minimum of nine (9) years of experience. Must be familiar with engineering terminology.

* Equivalent considered High School diploma +2 years of general experience Description of Qualifications: Performs duties requiring training and experience in a specific practice area or functional specialty associated with engineering. Compiles and computes data from a wide variety of sources, some of which are of a technical nature. Utilized engineering data bases to prepare research, appropriate project approach and determines data requirements; conducts investigation in issues involving moderately complex topics under general supervision; prepares reports for professional and managerial staff review and action. Assists in the review, verification and editing of work produced by senior clerical staff and professional level staff. Confers with others in collection, compilation and evaluation of engineering data to be used in analyzing problems and investigating solutions. Drafts and edits correspondence for review which is moderately complex and confidential in nature. Overall knowledge of engineering technical terminology. Supervises lower level Engineering Project Assistants.

Application Integration - Intermediate

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree in engineering or equivalent degree*. A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in an IT environment. Strong communication and technical writing skills. High flexibility to work effectively in a variety of situation and various individuals. Client-orientated behavior, strong leadership and team motivation skills.

*Equivalent considered High School diploma +6 years of general experience or Associate's degree +4 years of general experience

Description of Qualifications: The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the implementation of current technology into the variety of projects at VHB, by having knowledge of a wide range of applications and being able to effectively understand how resources can be used to better serve our clients. Under general supervision assist with the development and maintenance of acceptable policies, procedures, and standards of corporate software applications. They will need to assist with the documentation and promotion of these accepted standards. Under general direction from IT management manage various corporate strategic projects of a complex nature. Responsible for assembling project team, coordinate individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources required, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Communicates with Senior Project Manager and/or functional area manager regarding status of specific projects. Under general supervision, organizes and conducts moderately complex training on various technical applications such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGis, and Haestad. Involves travel to other offices, and coordination with high end users of these applications in other offices. Coordination with software vendors regarding resolving technical issues, managing licenses to maintain compliance. Continuously expand technical knowledge through formal training, third-party product research, and participation in information sessions.

CADD Designer Entry

Education/Experience: Vocational school graduate or Associates degree required and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.

Description of Qualifications: Developmental designer level responsible for providing diversified Design/Drafting services on routine to moderately complex projects. Lays out contract drawings based on constraints defined by project engineers or lead designers, ensuring technical accuracy, coordination, consistency and completeness. Designs process systems based on diagrams, schematics and preliminary layouts prepared by engineers. Determines CADD usage and application on projects. Investigates, researches and procures all data required to develop design phase. Performs quantity take-offs, collection of field data, and assists in field surveys as required by project engineer. Aids in preparation and review of function’s section of specifications, as requested by project engineer. Supervises and determines work schedule of designers/drafters assigned to same or similar project, as required.

CADD Civil Engineer (CE) Specialist

Education/Experience: Vocational school graduate or Associates degree required and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience. Experience in CADD design must be engineering specific in nature and application.

Description of Qualifications: CADD CE Specialists are responsible for providing diversified Design/Drafting services on routine to moderately complex engineering projects. Lays out contract drawings based on constraints defined by project engineers or lead designers, ensuring technical accuracy, coordination, consistency and completeness. Designs process systems based on diagrams, schematics and preliminary layouts prepared by engineers. Determines CADD usage and application on a variety of engineering projects. Investigates, researches and procures all data required to develop design phase. Performs quantity take-offs, collection of field data, and assists in field surveys as required by project engineer. Aids in preparation and review of engineering conceptual designs, assembly and simulation, modeling, and some reverse engineering. Supervises and determines work schedule of engineering designers/drafters assigned to same or similar project, as required.

CADD Civil Engineer (CE) Leader

Education/Experience: Associates degree required; Bachelors degree in engineering or architecture preferred. Ten (10) plus years of directly related experience and a minimum of one (1) years of CADD experience required. Experience in CADD design must be engineering specific in nature and application.

Description of Qualifications: CADD CE Leaders are responsible for providing direction on engineering design/drafting projects ranging from routine to complex under limited direction and in accordance with company and/or client standards. Provides immediate supervision of engineering design/drafting groups including presentation and report graphics in the overall production and coordination of engineering conceptual designs, assembly and simulation, modeling, and some reverse engineering. Assures proper preparation of work to allow smooth work flow and avoid unnecessary detailing. Schedules direct assignments and guides the engineer drafting work done by the group to assure uniform and correct drawings. Organizes layout of specifications and graphics. Determines CADD usage and application on diverse engineering projects. Assists in developing cost estimate budgets and utilization projections. Serves as mentor to drafters and engineer designers to improve work quality and enhance technical knowledge and ability. Monitors quality control and conformance to work standards. Develops positive feedback from staff to enhance productivity and project quality.

Site Civil Engineer Specialist – Level 2*

Education/Experience: Bachelors of civil engineering, architecture or equivalent* degree and a minimum of one (1) years relevant civil engineering or equivalent experience.

Description of Qualifications: Performs activities of limited scope which require knowledge of principles/techniques commonly employed in the specific area of engineering assignments and which may be satisfied by successful completion of an advanced degree. Assists in professional engineering activities and preparation. Assists in the development of engineering plans and designs. Performs work involving conventional and straightforward engineering plans, investigations, surveys, structures or other problems with relatively few complex features for which precedents exist. Work includes technology conceptual designs, assembly and simulation, modeling, and some reverse engineering. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables and may include engineering equipment design/development, test of specifications, process study, research investigations, or report. Evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment and knowledge of engineering principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications under direct supervision.

Site Civil Engineer Specialist – Level 3*

Education/Experience: Bachelors of civil engineering, architecture, or equivalent degree and a minimum of three (3) years relevant civil engineering or equivalent experience.

Description of Qualifications: Continuing developmental level performing activities of limited scope which require knowledge of principles/techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments and which may be satisfied by successful completion of an advanced degree. Assists in complex paraprofessional engineering activities and preparation. Assists in the development of engineering plans and designs. Performs work involving conventional and straightforward engineering plans, investigations, surveys, structures or other problems with relatively few complex features for which precedents exist. Work includes technology conceptual designs, assembly and simulation, modeling, and some reverse engineering. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables and may include engineering equipment design/development, test of specifications, process study, research investigations, or report. Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment and knowledge of engineering principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications.

Site Civil Engineer Specialist – Level 4*

Education/Experience: Bachelors of civil engineering, architecture, or equivalent degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant civil engineering or equivalent experience.

Description of Qualifications: Fully competent level in all conventional aspects of the civil engineering or the functional area of the assignments. Work at this level requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained worker. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Work may include technology conceptual designs, assembly and simulation, modeling, and some reverse engineering. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the engineering area and a good knowledge of principles/practices in related engineering specialties. Devises new approaches to engineering problems encountered and coordinates various technical aspects of work. Receives engineering guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Acts as mentor for lower level civil engineers. Certain positions supervise the work of a different engineers, planners, technicians & draftsmen. Certain degree of project management responsibility depending on individual’s capabilities and career path.

Site Civil Engineer Specialist – Level 5*

Education/Experience: Bachelors of civil engineering, architecture, or equivalent degree and a minimum of seven (7) years relevant civil engineering or equivalent experience.

Description of Qualifications: Fully competent level applying intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering, planning, or principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related engineering fields, including technology conceptual designs, assembly and simulation, modeling, and some reverse engineering. Requires the ability and expertise to use advanced civil engineering techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of particular field of specialty resulting from progressive experience. Supervision and guidance provided largely on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with supervisor concerning unusual engineering problems and developments. Acts as mentor for lower level civil engineers. Increasing budget, cost control and technical responsibility. In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates and directs a large and important project or a number of small projects with many complex features refining project management skills; coordinates and reviews the work of a small staff, estimates manpower needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date. In an individual research capacity, performs complex or novel engineering assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques, procedures, processes, products, equipment and methods. In a staff specialist capacity, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others; assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed civil engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable; usually performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a civil engineering specialty, a type of facility or equipment or a program function.

Site Civil Engineer Specialist – Level 6*

Education/Experience: Registration as Professional Engineer is a requirement. Bachelors/ Masters of civil engineering degree and a minimum of Ten (10) years relevant civil engineering experience.

Description of Qualifications: Level where decisions and recommendations are recognized as authoritative and have impact on extensive engineering activities. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving significant and/or unprecedented engineering problems, determining engineering program objectives and requirements, organizing engineering programs and projects, and developing engineering standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Works with project team to develop cost estimates for varying levels of design. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key officials of other organizations, requiring skill in communication and negotiation of critical issues. Proven record as mentor to lower levels of civil engineers. In supervisory capacity, responsible for a segment of the engineering program of VHB which is involved in solving critical problems whose solution requires major engineering and technological advances and open the way for extensive development; extent of responsibilities generally require one level of subordinate organizational segments or teams. As individual researcher/consultant is recognized in a broad area of civil engineering specialization or in a narrow but intensely civil engineering specialized field.

Site Civil Engineer CE Specialist – Level 7*

Education/Experience: Registration as Professional Engineer is a requirement. Bachelors/ Masters of civil engineering degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant civil engineering experience.

Description of Qualifications: Level where decisions and recommendations are recognized as authoritative and have significant impact on extensive engineering activities. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving significant and/or unprecedented engineering problems, determining engineering program objectives and requirements, organizing engineering programs and projects, and developing engineering standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Works with project team to develop cost estimates for varying levels of design. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key officials of other organizations, requiring skill in communication and negotiation of critical issues. Proven record as mentor to lower levels of civil engineers. In supervisory capacity, responsible for an important segment of the engineering program of VHB which is involved in solving critical problems whose solution requires major engineering and technological advances and open the way for extensive related development; extent of responsibilities generally requires several subordinate organizational segments or teams. As individual researcher/consultant, is a recognized leader and authority in VHB in a broad area of civil engineering specialization or in a narrow but intensely civil engineering specialized field; selects research problems to further VHB’s objectives; conceives and plans investigations of broad areas of considerable novelty and importance for which precedents are lacking in areas critical to VHB’s overall engineering program; consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on individual’s interpretations and advice; typically contributes inventions new designs, or techniques which are regarded as major advances in the field.

Site Civil Engineer CE Specialist – Level 8*

Education/Experience: Registration as Professional Engineer is a requirement. Masters of civil engineering degree and fifteen plus (15+) years relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Level where decisions and recommendations have a far reaching impact on extensive engineering and related activities. Demonstrates high level of creativity, foresight, and judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance in civil engineering. Supervises the development of cost estimates for varying levels of design. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level officers of other organizations. Proven record as mentor to lower levels of civil engineer specialists. In a supervisory capacity, responsible for an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering planning or programs that are usually of such complexity that they are of critical importance to overall objectives; engineering problems normally are of extraordinary difficulty that they resist solution and consist of several segments requiring subordinate supervisors; responsible for deciding the kind and extent of engineering planning or and related programs needed for accomplishing VHB’s objectives, for selecting approaches, for planning and organizing facilities and programs and for interpreting results. In an individual researcher/consultant capacity, formulates and guides the attack on engineering problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to VHB or the industry; problems are characterized by their lack of precedents and source material or lack of success of prior research and analysis so that their solution would represent an advance of great significance; performs advisory and consulting work of VHB as a recognized authority for broad program areas or in an intensely specialized area of considerable novelty and importance.

GIS Manager

Education/Experience: Masters degree in technical discipline, such as GIS, engineering, geography or computer science, or an equivalency. A minimum of Eight (8) years of related experience, including at least three (3) years of project management of supervisory experience on complex GIS related projects.

Description of Qualifications: Manages the planning and expansion of the GIS function through staff development, systems development, new business development and direct support of project manager. Performs all work under limited direction. Investigates, identifies and pursues new business prospects involving GIS work. Manages the technical and quality aspects of GIS client work to ensure conformance with firm standards. Maintains the firm’s ESRI Business Partnership. Provides technical direction for the GIS function in formulating new or enhanced approaches or techniques in support of client work. Manages the selection, development and assessment of GIS staff. Maintains detailed GIS technical knowledge, and knowledge of the firm’s business and operations.

GIS Specialist Entry

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science / Bachelors of Arts degree and one (1) year relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Performs a variety of routine technical tasks which should provide experience and familiarization with VHB’s GIS, programming and cartography methods, practices, standards and company procedures. Using prescribed, clearly defined methods, performs specific tasks or limited portions of a broader task.

GIS Specialist Senior

Education/Experience Bachelors of Science / Bachelors of Arts degree and at least three (3) years relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Performs activities of limited scope, which require knowledge of principles/techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables and may include product design/development, test of specifications, process study, research investigations, or report preparation. May be required to either manage tasks of large projects or manage phases of small projects. Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment and knowledge of principles in making minor adaptations and modifications. May begin to assume minimum responsibility for direction in the form of delegation. Developing external or internal client interaction and marketing skills.

Engineering Graphic Specialist

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field. A minimum of Two (2) years of related experience. Must be familiar with civil engineering terminology and language.

Description of Qualifications: Design and produces communications and project materials of a routine nature used specifically for civil engineering, using computer generated and hand graphics applications. Designs and produces standard project materials, including brochures, flyers and media activities, used for public presentations. These materials will communicate between the civil engineers and the clients. Designs and produces standard internal and external materials, including memos, bulletins, charts, graphs, boards using computer applications for a variety of project uses. Develops communications themes and coordinates interaction of third parties on project work, including printers, photographers and copy writers, to produce smaller scale documents. Confers with civil engineering staff to produce proposal and project materials, including media, graphics, and color usage. Maintains computer software and system upgrades, as well as related graphic art materials. Confers with civil engineering administrative staff to formulate concepts and strategies for project deliveries and internal communication efforts. Maintains specialized knowledge of desktop publishing and computer graphics applications. This graphic specialist must have key knowledge and background in civil engineering – as they are expected to bring together the civil engineers, VHB management and clients.

Engineering Graphic Artist

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field plus demonstrated knowledge of computer graphics, photography, printing, and typography. A minimum of Seven (7) years of related experience; at least one (1) year of project management and experience in civil engineering or related field.

Description of Qualifications: Supervises the creation, design and production of the firm’s communications and production materials involving the use of desktop publishing and computer generated graphics applications. Designs and produces the firm’s most complex production materials for civil engineering projects and promotional campaigns, utilizing desktop publishing and computer-generated graphics applications. Supervises work of other civil engineering art staff. Conducts final review of all artwork before production. Confers with and provides guidance to graphic specialist and project staff on concepts, themes and approaches. Counsel’s graphic specialist on methods to improve themes, materials and audience “fit”, and to ensure integrity of communications by maintaining the firm’s, as well as the client’s, identity standards of the engineering program at hand. Trains staff on advanced graphics techniques specifically related to civil engineering, printing, photography and typographic skills. Maintains specialized knowledge of desktop publishing and computer graphics applications.

Engineering Graphics Supervisor

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field, plus demonstrated knowledge of computer graphics, photography, and printing. Ten+ (10+) years of related experience. At least five (5) years of project management and experience in civil engineering or related field.

Description of Qualifications: Supervises the creation, design and production of project communications and technical materials involving the use of computer generated graphics applications. Designs and produces the project’s most complex civil engineering materials for development and promotional campaigns, utilizing desktop publishing and computer-generated graphics applications. Serves as art director/creative director of graphics group, overseeing and supervising work of other art staff. Works with project managers and clients to define design and communication goals of the given engineering project. Conducts final review of all artwork before production. Confers with and provides guidance to graphic artists, third parties or project staff on concepts, themes and approaches. Counsels graphic artists on methods to improve themes, materials and audience fit to ensure integrity of communications by maintaining the firm’s, as well as the client’s, identity standards and programs. Trains staff on advanced techniques, printing, and photography specifically geared towards communicating the ideas and plans of a particular civil engineering project. Maintains specialized knowledge of desktop publishing and computer graphics applications.

Information Technology Systems Manager

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred. At least ten (10) years of related experience.

Description of Qualifications: Manages the activities of the Information Systems organization supporting a specific business segment of facility of the company. Responsible for interpreting corporate and user goals and providing direction in developing, installing and maintaining the information systems support needed to support those goals. Responsible for managing the systems analysis, programming and computer operations. In cases where public comment on NEPA documents number in the hundreds, VHB is quite often asked to develop a comment response database that allows multiple agency personnel to review comments being written by multiple individuals. The ITSL often creates response systems for us that will allow agency personnel to review and alter comments in “real time.” Furthermore, creation of interactive WebPages, kiosk formats, and other tools are often requested by agencies to meet the requirements of the public review processes of NEPA.

Environmental Engineer - Level 3

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Continuing developmental level performing activities of limited scope which require knowledge of principles/techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments and which may be satisfied by successful completion of an advanced degree. Performs work involving conventional and straightforward plans, investigations, surveys, structures or other problems with relatively few complex features for which precedents exist. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables and may include equipment design/development, test of specifications, process study, research investigations, or report preparation. Works under general supervision receiving instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions. Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment and knowledge of principles and techniques in making minor adaptations and modifications. May be required to supervise or coordinate the work of draftsmen, technicians, landscape architects, clerks and others assisting in specific assignments. Introduction to project management techniques and VHB management system. May be required to either manage tasks on large projects or manage phases of small projects. Developing external or internal client interaction and marketing skills.

Environmental Engineer - Level 5

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree and a minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Fully competent level applying intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific, planning, landscape architecture or principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Requires the ability and expertise to use advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of particular field of specialty resulting from progressive experience. Supervision and guidance provided largely on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments. Acts as mentor for lower level employees. Increasing budget, cost control and technical responsibility. In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates and directs a large and important project or a number of small projects with many complex features refining project management skills; coordinates and reviews the work of a small staff, estimates manpower needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date. In an individual research capacity, performs complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques, procedures, processes, products, equipment and methods. In a staff specialist capacity, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others; assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed evaluation tests, products or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable; usually performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment or a program function.

Environmental Engineer - Level 6

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree and a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Senior level having full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, budgeting and coordinating complex assignments. Plans and develops projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major VHB programs. Work involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches requiring extensive progressive experience. Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to specialty field. Recognized leader of technical and professional staff. Acts as mentor for lower level employees. In supervisory capacity plans, develops, coordinates and directs a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and complexity; extent of responsibilities generally requires a few subordinate supervisors or team leaders; directs work of a staff of engineers, evaluates progress and results obtained and recommends major changes to achieve overall objectives. In individual research capacity, conceives, plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity; problems must be approached through a series of complete and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques; may be assisted by other engineers. In staff specialist capacity, serves as the technical specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned responsibility area; keeps abreast of new methods and developments affecting VHB in order to recommend changes to current programs or new programs warranted by such developments; maybe assisted by other engineers.

Environmental Engineer - Level 8

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree required and fifteen plus (15+) years relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Level where decisions and recommendations have a far reaching impact on extensive engineering and related activities. Level requirements are demonstrated high level of creativity, foresight, and judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level officers of other organizations. Proven record as mentor to lower levels. In a supervisory capacity, responsible for an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering planning or programs that are usually of such complexity that they are of critical importance to overall objectives; problems normally are of extraordinary difficulty that they resist solution and consist of several segments requiring subordinate supervisors; responsible for deciding the kind and extent of engineering planning or and related programs needed for accomplishing VHB’s objectives, for selecting approaches, for planning and organizing facilities and programs and for interpreting results. In an individual researcher/ consultant capacity, formulates and guides the attack on problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to VHB or the industry; problems are characterized by their lack of precedents and source material or lack of success of prior research and analysis so that their solution would represent an advance of great significance; performs advisory and consulting work of VHB as a recognized authority for broad program areas or in an intensely specialized area of considerable novelty and importance.

Environmental Scientist - Level 2

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree and a minimum of one (1) years relevant experience.

Description of Qualifications: Continuing developmental level which may be satisfied by successful completion of a Masters degree. Performs routine work in applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria in specific situations, adjusting and correlating data, recognizing discrepancies in results and following…