About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Civil Works, located in Washington, DC. Mission: The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our mission also includes emergency response.

Duties

Serve as a senior staff member and program manager in the navigation mission area with responsibility for providing staff management of operations and maintenance of Civil Works (CW) navigation dredging projects. Serve as an authoritative source responsible for all aspects of dredging schedules, data and associated database management, and budget development for the Corps of Engineers Navigation dredging program. The Dredging Program Manager serves as the national program leader responsible for the oversight of policy and an interdisciplinary technical staff involved in delivering the CW Navigation dredging mission. Responsible for all aspects of the Navigation dredging program including interpretation and specific application of established laws, development of implementation guidance for legislation and policies. Lead engagements on the Navigation Program with senior leaders in USACE, ASA(CW), Congressional Staff, external stakeholders, industry, and non-governmental entities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Geographer (series 0150) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/geography-series-0150/. General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences (series 0401) -https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/. General Engineer (series 0801) - .https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/. Civil Engineer (series 0810) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/. Physical Scientist (series 1301) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience required at GS-13: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: developing national policies on navigational program issues and determining if regulatory guidance has been adequately and consistently interpreted and applied; analyzing methods and techniques to develop strategic plans and evaluating results of program execution; and communicating with organization's staff, key personnel, and other stakeholders on navigation projects/programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Experience required at GS-14: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: providing technical consultation and evaluation expertise on the navigation programs; identifying and evaluating alternatives solutions to reach a decision on navigation/dredging, and developing approaches to increase efficiency and avoid delays in decision making; developing policies, procedures, criteria to execute navigation and dredging management activities including planning and operation and maintenance of navigation projects for implementation; and representing the organization in meetings, hearings, conferences, briefings and groups to persuade, present ideas, or negotiate and articulate the mission of the navigation program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsProgram/Project ManagementStrategic Thinking 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.

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 RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk