About the Position: Under supervision of the Chief, Operations and Regulatory Division, serves as Operations Project Manager for the Upper Wabash Project Office and Business Line Manager for the District's Flood Risk Management, Recreation, and Environmental Stewardship Programs at District operating projects, and planning/execution of District's Natural Resources Management Programs. Determines requirements for the Operations and Maintenance functions at 3 dam and reservoir operating projects.

Duties

Develops policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and metrics necessary to successfully achieve the Project Office and District mission. Administers Natural Resources Management program including conservation programs, visitor assistance, water quality control, resource management, lakeshore management, environmental compliance, and recreation. Prepares, submits, and defends annual budget requests in advance of applicable fiscal year in compliance with agency guidance. Employs agency financial mechanisms to efficiently execute project funding in a timely manner and meet agency obligation and expenditure goals. Directs gate changes to maintain or control water levels in reservoirs and coordinates synchronization of releases from multiple reservoirs. Directs, coordinates, and monitors the repairs, improvements, and inspections of facilities for dam safety, emergency response, and flood control. Enforces safety rules and regulations, including issuing citations and fines, and encourages safe boating councils, first aid courses, and other safety programs. Responsible for various coordination efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies for proper management of the project and associated resources. Participates in public meetings and information exchanges with groups, local committees, concessionaires, courts, media, etc., on matters affecting the Corps of Engineers policies and activities. Supervises staff of permanent and seasonal employees, with additional temporary employees during peak season.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 25% of the duty time.
• Must either possess or obtain (within 3 months of starting position) a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated and must maintain this a valid state driver's license.
• Employee is required to have their name on a call out list and be called back to work during non-duty hours (including weekends) to support emergency situations.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.

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. Basic Requirement for Supervisory Natural Resources Management Specialist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: experience in a senior or lead position that provides work experience at a multiple-use lake office; coordinating flood risk management, recreational and natural resource management activities at a multiple-use lake project; developing budgets, administering contracts, providing leadership, guidance and oversight to subordinates to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations and policies, and emergency operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsFinancial ManagementManaging Human ResourcesNatural Resource ManagementProject ManagementTeamwork 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-12).

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 RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk