About the Position: Works under the general administrative direction of the District Commander who makes assignments of a very broad and general nature covering long range program plans, objectives and policies. Exercises considerable independent responsibility for accomplishing the district's mission referring to the Commander only on those matters involving major problems.

Duties

Serve as the principle contact and liaison with Congressional members and staffers, other Federal, State and Parish agencies and Municipal governments. Responsible for meeting established goals set by Congress, the administration, HQ and MVD. Collaborate with Congress, the administration and MVD to secure funding, authority and policy guidance for proposed and existing projects. Serve, along with the Director of Resource Management, as a member of the Regional Management Board, whose purpose is to allocate workload and review and recommend approval of district operating budgets to division commanders. Supervise a staff of program and project managers, administrative and support team members. Direct the staff through subordinate supervisors. Approve/disapprove the full range of personnel management actions organizational change proposals recommended by subordinate supervisors Oversee all phases of major projects to ensure integration and coordination within established timeframes and maintains corporate goals and objectives, consistent with commitments and policy, as well as measurable performance criteria.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires to submit an annually Financial Disclosure (OGE-450).
• One year probationary maybe required.
• Supervisory probationary maybe required
• Temporary travel (TDY) approximately 25% of the time may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule AVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. Specialized experience - One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing work that includes experience with (1) oversight and interpretation of program data as it related to project schedules, manpower and budget (2) coordination with internal and external stakeholders (3) supervision, leadership, or extensive experience working with and/or directing Civil Works Water Resources programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service GS-14. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementHuman Capital ManagementLeadershipOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14). Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk