About the Position: Serves as the St. Louis District, Engineering & Construction Division Design Branch Chief. Supervises Branch activities, which include structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, water/wastewater, cost and specifications elements. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for occasional telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full-time telework.

Duties

Plans and coordinates activities of the Branch and initiates procedures for most efficient execution of work. Discusses with subordinate supervisors, workloads, adequacy of staffing, and progress of work. Discusses general overall features of work projects and any new types of designs with Section Chiefs. Establishes relative priority of assignments and degree of detail to which they should be accomplished. Advises subordinates on complicated engineering problems in coordinating the various design features and on ideas for investigation of alternate designs. Reviews completed work for general overall engineering soundness of design and to determine that it provide the most suitable and economical type of design and best use of materials and labor. Consultation and coordination with personnel of other district elements on design matters arising in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of projects. Makes special field investigations on major problems being encountered by the design sections and discusses such problems at site. Composes technical engineering correspondence and reports in connection with above activities, and special engineer reports as required by higher authority or directed by Division Chief.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Current registration/licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. (Please upload a copy of your license with your application.)
• 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 Requirement for Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Electrical Engineer Basic Requirement for Architect In addition to meeting the basic requirement 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 planning, scheduling, staffing, and/or control of engineering and design functions for civil works projects; technical and administrative leadership or supervision over an organization of engineers and technicians; and supervision or leadership over the preparation of various designs and cost estimates leading to the completion of reconnaissance and feasibility reports, and/or plans and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, 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: Construction Inspection and Quality ManagementDesignOral 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-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