This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Operations Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Management/Information Technology (CEIT) under the direct supervision of the Division or District IT Chief. NOTE: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Authorized - Student Loan Repayment May be Authorized

Duties

Maintain a continuing overview of all programs within the local facility to ensure they are aligned and supportive of the mission. Direct policy, procedural, and operational changes to increase program effectiveness and mission accomplishment. Stay apprised of trends, problems, and developments in operation areas. Coordinate specific tasks, discussing potential problems, and possible solutions. Review, analyze, and evaluate actions, taskers, and activities through detailed technical correspondence, reports and briefings, and recommends implementation methodology and way ahead. Oversee day to day operational activities in order to lead needed actions or advise the IT Chief and leadership.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Assignment requires up to 20% travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing customer requirements; AND 2) Implementing developed requirements for new or modified IT hardware, software, and systems; AND 3) Applying changes in the state-of-the-art technology on overall Division plans and the IT programs of an organization. All experience areas shall additionally demonstrate each of the following competencies: 1) Attention to Detail; 2) Customer Service; 3) Oral Communication; and 4) Problem Solving. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the IT in terms of mission accomplishments; AND 2) Developing and evaluating requirements for new or modified IT hardware, software and systems; AND 3) Preparing technical reports and or briefings on IT evaluations including information and recommendations; AND 4) Planning and executing organization wide IT initiatives. All experience areas shall additionally demonstrate each of the following competencies: 1) Attention to Detail; 2) Customer Service; 3) Oral Communication; and 4) Problem Solving. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RK-W6KDAA US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS G-6 DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk