About the Position: Serves as the assistant Operations Manager of the 54,000 acres of Mark Twain Lake for administrative tasks to include exercising day-to-day technical work direction and for performing personnel management and supervisory responsibilities for all lake and power plant employees. This position will be located in Monroe City, MO and will allow for situation telework. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework.

Duties

Applies a professional knowledge of all phases of Natural Resources Management, Recreation Management, Contract Administration, Operation and Maintenance, and administrative functions. Collaborates in the preparation and/or planning of recreational facilities and programs including 499 campsites, 159 picnic sites, 18 launching ramps, 2beaches, visitor center, power plant exhibit area, and 72 structures. Prepares technical plans and specifications for operation and maintenance work to be accomplished by contract and hired labor at project office. Participates in administration of the public information program including the preparation and publication of brochures and pamphlets, on-site and off site interpretive programs, and numerous special events. Supervises subordinate GS, WG and WB staff in the capacity of a first line supervisor. Exercises originality, creativity, skill, and professional natural resource management competence when assisting in interpreting and converting broad national and District policy objectives into specific plans and programs for the project. Participates in the review of plans and activities of two marina concessions (over 400 slips) for operation, maintenance, and future development. Assists with preparation and implements flood and disaster notification plans.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must wear uniforms prescribed by Corps of Engineers.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450; annually and upon entering the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent 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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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 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 Education Requirement: Natural Resources Specialist 0401 series Wildlife Biologist 0486 series Soil Science 0470 series Forestry 0460 series Fish and Wildlife Administration 0480 series Architecture 0808 series Engineer Series - 0800 (Civil Engineer, General Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer) 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-12: Specialized Experience: One year experience which includes managing a natural resource and/or facility maintenance program day to day operations; enforcing applicable laws and regulations governing the use of natural resources; and supervising employees assigned to a lake and/or power plant. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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: CommunicationsLeadershipNatural Resource ManagementPlanning and Evaluating 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-11).

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