About the Position: Serve as an Interdisciplinary (Levee Safety Program Manager) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Position may be filled as a temporary promotion NTE 9 months and may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years or made permanent without further competition. Position will be filled in one of the seven LRD District locations. Situational telework as determine by agency policy.

Duties

Serve as LRD Senior Regional subject matter expert, and technical advisor for all engineering/scientific aspects of the Civil Works Program throughout the Division. Provide technical expertise for design, construction, and rehabilitation of projects that include navigation, locks, dams, canals, flood control, water supply, bridges, levees, environmental restoration, and recreation facilities. Serve as an expert in national forums on the engineering/scientific aspects of Civil Works projects, which requires the analysis of a broad base of scientific and technical information to develop sound professional products and services. Provide strategic direction of future impacts on engineering organizations and structures based on new program requirements, new and innovative technologies and facility acquisition methods for enhancing corporate success. Formulate and issue technical policies to districts regarding the overall Civil Works programs as well as policies associated with their professional series to ensure that sound design documents are prepared in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Professional registration/license 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 EmployeesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes advising on engineering and scientific aspects of Civil Works projects; providing strategic direction of future impacts on engineering organizations and structures; and assist in developing quality control plans for civil works projects. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsDecision MakingEngineering Planning, Design, and ConstructionTechnical 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-13).

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 RE-W2SMAA USAED-GREAT LAKES AND OHIO RIVER DO NOT MAIL Cincinnati, OH 45201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk