About the Position: In this position you will serve as project manager and technical expert in areas involving navigation, dredging, and channel maintenance within the District. Work includes planning, budgeting, scheduling and environmental coordination and negotiations, The incumbent carries out both navigation project planning and execution duties and also serves as the primary focal point and interface with customers, agencies, and the general public for assigned projects.

Duties

Analyzes results of site-specific hydrographic surveys to determine the appropriate short and/or long-term action necessary for assuring that project dimensions are maintained in an efficient manner. Studies shoaling trends and hydraulic relationships to establish guidelines for optimal scheduling of hydrographic surveys. Has overall management responsibility for channel maintenance improvement projects designed to reduce or control dredging requirements. Evaluates overall requirements, recommends, and prepares schedules and methods of dredging operations. Discuss and negotiate terms and conditions for permit requests with involved State, local and Federal agencies. Uses oral and written communication skills to prepare and provide briefings and technical presentations to the public, agencies, navigation industry, legislators and politicians at all levels. Coordinates the regulatory and public interest aspects involved in dredging, dredged material management, and channel improvement projects. Independently organizes and conducts public and interagency meetings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be qualified to drive government vehicles and small motorboats.
• The position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state issued motor vehicle driver's 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 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. Specialized Experience for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes assisting with the performance of field inspections; assist with maintaining accurate statistics and analyzing on an ongoing basis; assisting with the preparation of public notices, conducting research and presenting findings at public meetings; and assist monitoring job progress and preparing periodic reports. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProgram OutreachProject Management 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk