About the Position: Incumbent serves as the Deputy to the Chief of the Navigation and Operations Branch, whose responsibilities are to provide the national leadership and direction for all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation Program, including operation and maintenance of all Corps navigation assets, dredging, and floating plant. Incumbent provides oversight and leadership direction for an interdisciplinary team of experts.

Duties

Serves as Deputy to the Chief of the Navigation Branch, whose responsibilities are to provide the national leadership and direction for all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation Program. Navigation Business Line Manager and primary point of contact for budget development, defense, execution, budget guidance, and reporting. Provides oversight of Navigation research and development, surveying and mapping products, and for navigation data support. Leads engagements on the Navigation Program with senior leaders in USACE, ASA(CW), Congressional Staff, external stakeholders, industry, and non-governmental entities. Consults with the Navigation Chief on matters of an unusual and controversial nature, or which require higher-echelon interpretation or formulation of policy. Leader in the organizing the Navigation Branch to maintain daily operations to assure efficiency and economical operations of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Navigation program. Provides and exercise supervisory authority to a staff of senior experts of various professional disciplines.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Duties of this position require the employee to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses may be authorized
• Defense National Relocation Program will NOT be authorized

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 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. This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Social Scientist (series 0101) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/. Biologist (series 0401) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/. General Engineer (series 0801) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/. Civil Engineer (series 0810) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/. Environmental Engineer (series 0819) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/. Mechanical Engineer (series 0830) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/. Electrical Engineer (series 0850) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/. Physical Scientist (series 1301) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/. In order to qualify for one of the occupational series listed above, applicants must meet the minimum education above and the experience requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Direct the implementation of policies, regulations, standards and procedures for Civil Works navigation program to include operation and maintenance (O&M) and dredging of inland and coastal areas; 2. Manage projects concerning inland and coastal navigation, lock and dam projects, and structures; 3. Formulate the budget for a program or organization; Provide leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and projects/programs management skills to effectively and efficiently support organization's operations, initiatives, and mission requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsLeadershipProblem SolvingProject Management 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 RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk