About the Position: This position is with the St. Paul District. The position plans, administers, and inspects placement site preparation, use and long-term management. Makes recommendations on construction requirements. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized based on agency needs.

Duties

Ensures minimum environmental impact. Provides estimates for equipment, material, and time requirements. Administers equipment rental and contract construction work and observes construction work being performed to ensure adherence to plans. Provides estimates for equipment, material, and time requirements. Administers equipment rental and contract construction work and observes construction work being performed to ensure adherence to plans. Plans and administers all aspects of site restorations, such as removal of berms, re-vegetation, and placement of drainage culverts, as specified in permit conditions or as otherwise needed. Actively promotes and arranges for beneficial use of dredging material. Promotes and provides input for the channel maintenance program educational and information dissemination initiatives in coordination with the District Public Affairs Officer and other agencies with common educational objectives. Prepares and makes presentations to interested organizations. Develops brochures, video presentations, slide programs, etc. describing various aspects of the channel maintenance program. May serve as District channel maintenance field liaison with U.S. Coast Guard and commercial navigation industry. May serve as District coordinator and point of contact for channel emergency situations. Works with regulatory and public interest aspects involved in dredging/channel projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain boat operators license within one year of appointment to the position.

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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 education 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. Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Providing general knowledge of river navigation activities; (2) Preparing short and long term plans for accomplishing multi-phased work; (3) Speaking to small groups at informational meetings to include formal presentations, briefings, and some conflict resolution; (4) Preparing letters and other written communication such as informational articles; and (5) Conducting independent field investigations for projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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. 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. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) River navigation and channel/harbor maintenance activities such as dredging, snagging, use of closing dams, wing dams, and other control structures; (2) Preparing short and long term plans for projects; (3) Organizing and facilitating informational and decision making meetings to include formal presentations, briefings, public speaking and conflict resolution; (4) Preparing letters and other written communication such as technical reviews or informational articles; and (5) Conducting independent field investigations and research for projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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. 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: Conflict ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: 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-07). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-09).

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