This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Deputy/Full Assistant to the Chief, Operations Division (OD) responsible for assisting the Chief in all phases of the daily management of the OD.

Duties

Serves as technical advisor and consultant to the District Engineer in executing the District’s Civil Works Operations and Maintenance (O/M) programs and work activities. Manages the large, complex and geographically dispersed OD organization and work program which involves navigation, flood risk management, recreation and natural resource management, environmental stewardship and hydropower. Participates in and assists in the planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising of all functions, programs and activities assigned to the OD. Provides advice, assistance, guidance and instructions to Branch Chiefs. Reviews recommendations, proposals, actions taken, and completed work for attainment of objectives, adequacy, conformance with policies, financial, program and other guidelines and governing regulations, laws, and programs. Represents the Division Chief in meetings, conferences, and staff meetings with authority to make decisions and commitments.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directives.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: Biologist (0401): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Basic Education: All Professional Engineers (0810, 0830, 0850): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating a variety of projects associated with facilities' operations and infrastructure maintenance in a large organization; overseeing complex operation and maintenance activities in support of field activities; and determining long-range plans for needs and resources which pertain to operation, maintenance, and management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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.

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-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk