About the Position: Works on a government or contract dredge performing channel maintenance dredging within the Mississippi River Division on the Mississippi, Minnesota, Illinois, and Kaskaskia rivers for the St. Paul District.

Duties

In this position, the incumbent Precedes dredge to job location to verify work location and dredging limits. Utilize government furnished equipment such as survey boat, hydrographic surveying software, electronic fathometer, and GPS or global positioning system. Direct and personally makes new surveys when necessary to show changes caused from river fluctuations prior to dredge's arrival and determines new channel alignment required to cope with existing channel changes and existing river conditions. Oversee boat operators when taking soundings after dredging. Prepare official reports to record all pertinent data during dredging operations, such as pipeline used, cubic yards dredged, pumping time, location and cut data for use by the District and Division offices. Compile all cost reports relating to dredging operations. Serve as point of contact for automated data collection system, Dredging Quality Management to ensure system is functioning properly. Make on the spot decisions in connection with dredging control, changing job layouts, pipeline changes, re-buoying, and cut angles. Provide expert advice and guidance on dredging operations and related matters as performed in-house and by contract dredge personnel. Make periodic channel patrols and performs hydrographic surveys to identify potential dredging areas, document recommended channel route, identify or locate river hazards using side scan sonar along with single and multi-beam surveying technology. Support all dredging and hydrographic survey operations, serving in key role managing risk to the dredging mission through both reactive and proactive repair and maintenance of Channels and Harbors plant and equipment. Provide technical expertise in the implementation and execution of the District Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Program by maintaining Basic UAS Qualification (BUQ) required training and provide system monitoring during UAS missions. Utilize appropriate photogrammetric mapping software to process data, video, and imagery collected during UAS missions to develop 2D or 3DGIS and mapping products for customers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and/or maintain a required Corps of Engineers license for the operation of a motorboat less than 26 feet.
• Pre-employment and periodic physical examinations and/or evaluations are required.
• Must be able to possess and maintain basic CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
• This position requires a FAA Drone Pilot License be obtained within 24 months of appointment and maintained.
• The incumbent must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site-specific, job-related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive NOT authorized.
• See other requirements below.

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)Domestic 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. Education and/ or Experience Required: GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience includes meeting one of the following: 1) Assist in the support of all dredging and/or hydrographic survey operations; 2) provide guidance on cost, equipment, and/or performance assurance of surveying processes; 3) serve as a technical advisor on dredging and/or hydrographic survey procedures; and 4) communicate with internal and external stakeholders on dredging and/or hydrographic survey functions of an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience includes meeting two of the following: 1) Assist in the support of all dredging and/or hydrographic survey operations; 2) provide guidance on cost, equipment, and/or performance assurance of surveying processes; 3) serve as a technical advisor on dredging and/or hydrographic survey procedures; and 4) communicate with internal and external stakeholders on dredging and/or hydrographic survey functions of an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Successfully completed Two and a half years (i.e., 45 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Civil Engineering. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience includes meeting all of the following: 1) Assist in the support of all dredging and/or hydrographic survey operations; 2) provide guidance on cost, equipment, and/or performance assurance of surveying processes; 3) serve as a technical advisor on dredging and/or hydrographic survey procedures; and 4) communicate with internal and external stakeholders on dredging and/or hydrographic survey functions of an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Civil Engineering. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingReasoningTechnical Competence Time in grade for GS-11 is 52 weeks at GS-10. NOTE: Current Army employees can qualify with at least 52 weeks at either the next lower level (GS-10) or the second lower level (GS-09). Time in grade for GS-10 is 52 weeks at GS-09. NOTE: Current Army employees can qualify with at least 52 weeks at either the next lower level (GS-09) or the second lower level (GS-08). Time in grade for GS-09 is 52 weeks at GS-08. NOTE: Current Army employees can qualify with at least 52 weeks at either the next lower level (GS-08) or the second lower level (GS-07).

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 GG-APF-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk