This is a temporary NTE 13 months and will not be made permanent. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, Engineering and Construction Division, Design Branch as the Technical Design Section Chief.

Duties

Direct the accomplishment of analyses, design studies, layouts, and designs on features for navigation, flood control, vertical construction and related projects. Provide technical advice on structural, electrical and mechanical engineering design and supervisor design computations. Plan and assign work of subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities and prepares schedule for work completion. Evaluate work performances and counsels employees on work and administrative matters. Coordinate development of structural, mechanical, and electrical designs and drawings required for projects. Oversee development of designs, plans and specifications for difficult mechanical and electrical systems containing unusual features. Advise others concerning electrical and mechanical design problems. Function as an authority on structural, electrical, mechanical engineering and architectural design matters within the agency.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Professional License/registration is required for this 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. 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 Requirement for Supervisory Civil Engineer, Supervisory Civil Engineer (Structural), Supervisory Mechanical Engineer and Supervisory Electrical Engineer: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfBasic Requirement for Supervisory Architect: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: O ne year of specialized experience which includes supervisor of subordinates, technical expert on design features of navigation, flood control, vertical construction, and related projects; reviews drawings, engineering quantity estimates, and technical specifications; assign work depending on priority, difficulty of work and capability of employee; oversee development of designs, plans and specifications for difficult mechanical and electrical systems; prepare estimates for inclusion in project work; functions as authority on structural, electrical, mechanical engineering and architectural design matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS-12)

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 RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk