About the Position: Serves as the Assistant Chief, Engineering and Construction Division (EC), for the St. Louis District. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework.

Duties

Participates fully in the overall planning, coordination, and administrative activities for Engineering and Construction Division. Personally compiles difficult special engineering reports and technical correspondence concerning overall Division work and functions. Duties require application of professional knowledge of Civil Engineering disciplines and executive level managerial, administrative, and communication skills. Directs and coordinates the Division workforce, composed of approximately 160 engineers, scientists, technicians, clerical, and support staff. Performs supervisory and personnel management functions. Represents the District Engineer and/or Chief, EC, in meetings with representatives of Congress, State, and local governments on matters requiring a thorough knowledge of the District's overall civil works programs and projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Requires current registration/licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Registered Geologist (RG) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. (Please upload a copy of your license).
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Education Requirement: Engineer Series - 0800 (Civil Engineer, General Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer) Landscape Architect - 0807 Architect Series - 0808 Geologist - 1350 In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications GS-14:One year of specialized experience which includes advising on engineering management practices, such as policies/procedures, budget management, manpower management, scheduling, and/or contract management; leading and/or managing a team in the execution of environmental engineering, civil works, and/or construction projects; building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of entities both internal and external to the employing agency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-14, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementLeadershipOral Communication 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk