Assists with planning, estimating, and directing work in connection with the maintenance and improvement of navigation channels, guide walls, breakwaters, piers, dikes, harbors, and other waterway structures or features on rivers, straits, island channels and harbors located within the district Area Offices' responsibility, by Government floating plant, survey assets, and hired labor, or by contract with private dredging and marine construction companies.

Duties

Prepares or assist junior employees with the preparation of scopes of work and cost estimates for each project Reviews drawings, computations, reports and surveys Participates in hydrographic survey parties in sweeping and locating shoals and other high spots in channels. Assists in project oversight during needed repairs in guide walls, breakwaters, dikes, and docks. Gathers plant usage data and compiles reports each month. Makes routine field visits to assist Masters with equipping and repair requirements on floating plants, tugs, small craft, and other equipment. Utilizes standard USACE CADD software as well as optional software for modeling and FEA analysis of mechanical components, mechanical systems and fabrications, and civil structures. Ensures all floating plant, tugs, cranes, small craft, are serviced and inspected. Prepares reports for the Chief to review and present during funding reviews and to assist with work load planning. Prepares FEM work orders for the assigned Section.

Requirements

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

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: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Applying a full range of principles, concepts, and methods of facility administration; inspecting government equipment; coordinating facilities and equipment management with the district manager; developing detailed plans, establishing the schedule, settings goals (short and long-range) and objectives for various projects. Develops programs, policies and procedures to effect sound management of facility operations; prepare the design and construction of fixtures, equipment, and devices utilized on the various floating plant. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities ManagementFacilities Operations and MaintenanceOral Communication

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-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk