About the Position: Serves as Program Manager with responsibility for administering and executing the transportation program, including all regulatory actions and initiatives originated by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), for Corps regulatory purposes within the state Missouri, encompassing all of the Kansas City and St. Louis USACE Districts

Duties

Executes the Corps regulatory program within an assigned area to meet the needs of management and assigned functional responsibilities. Assures compliance with the governing public laws and regulations, interagency agreements, policies of Corps Headquarters, and the directives of the District Commander. Develops procedures to implement directives from higher authority, manages, and authorizes multi-District transportation program activities in the state of Missouri. Meets with customers, including MoDOT and the Federal Highway Administration, to identify customers’ needs and priorities to better manage customer expectations and regulatory resource needs. Makes recommendations or final decisions on Department of the Army permit applications within the transportation program area of responsibility affecting all waters of the United States throughout the state of Missouri. Renders technical expertise, advice, and guidance on unusual, controversial, or complex problems. Establishes effective working relationships to assure understanding/adequacy of policies and programs, develops support for the Corps’ posture on individual actions and policies, and assures that actions taken are not contrary to the public interest. Keeps the public and other interested parties informed of the Corps regulatory program through media information, participation in seminars, towards the effective, efficient, and consistent application of the Corps regulatory program. Counsels potential applicants concerning the geographic extent of the Corps regulatory jurisdiction, permitting procedures, and requirements. Counsels potential applicants concerning the geographic extent of the Corps regulatory jurisdiction, permitting procedures, and requirements. Assures Department of the Army permit applications are evaluated in accordance with 33 CFR Parts 320-332, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state issued drivers license.

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 Physical Scientist (1301): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for Geographer (0150): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Basic Requirement for Biological Scientist: 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: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with at least 4 of the following areas (1) processing Section 404 and Section 10 permit reviews; (2) wetland delineation; (3) completing approved Jurisdictional Determinations; (4) completing Regulatory permit enforcement, compliance actions, and investigations; (5) knowledge of state wetland and water regulations; (6) knowledge of other federal laws such the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: CommunicationsComplianceEnvironmental Compliance and Preventive ActionEnvironmental DocumentationEnvironmental Stewardship and Advocacy 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 RH-W2SJ06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk