About the Position: You will serve as the Deputy District Engineer (DDE) and Chief of the Programs, and Project Management Division (PPMD). The incumbent is delegated full authority for management decisions related to Civil, Military, Environmental, International and Interagency Support programs and projects in the Rock Island District.

Duties

Oversee civil works program initiatives to ensure program continuity and commitments to customers. Oversee and monitor program data preparation as it relates to program schedules, manpower and budget requirements. Plan subordinate work assignments and training. Advise subordinate employees on instructional methods, training, and safety requirements. Prepare responses to congressional subcommittee questions. Direct the formulation of the Rock Island District's annual and multi-year program budget. Projects include Civil Works such as flood control, storm damage prevention, navigational projects such as channel improvements and lock and dam construction, environmental/ecosystem restoration, river stabilization, etc. Environmental projects involve water resources, excavation of contaminated soils, groundwater pump and treatment systems, alternate water supply, and incineration of contaminated wastes. Management responsibilities involve projects requiring substantial technical effort by functional elements including Planning, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Real Estate. Supports District’s readiness posture by developing and periodically updating emergency plans.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year Supervisory probationary period maybe required.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing and interpretation of program data as it is related to project schedules, manpower and budget; coordination internal and external stakeholders; and supervision, leadership, or extensive experience working with and/or directing Civil Works Water Resources programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14 or above). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementLeadershipOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence 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-14).

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