This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Assistant Operations Manager at a large, multi-purpose project/reservoir in the St. Louis District under the direction of the Operations Manager. Administers tasks to include exercising day-to-day technical work direction and for performing personnel management.

Duties

As a full assistant to the Operations Manager, collaborates in the preparation and/or planning of large-scale recreational facilities and programs. Depending on project authorities, may also plan and oversee daily maintenance of a hydroelectric power plant with two generating units or a navigational lock and dam. Prepares technical plans and specifications for operation and maintenance work to be accomplished by contract and hired labor at project office. Supervises subordinate GS, WG, WY, and WB staff in the capacity of a first line supervisor. There are approximately 12-50 employees assigned to the project including permanent, seasonal, temporary, and Pathways employees. Plans, prepares, schedules, and sets priorities for work to be accomplished. Exercises originality, creativity, skill, and professional natural resource management competence when assisting in interpreting and converting broad national and District policy objectives into specific plans and programs for the project. Acts as the alternate agency representative and reaches agreements with groups or individuals from other agencies and organizations for multi-use planning and operations of the project’s natural resources management programs. Serves as the principal action officer for the preparation and assemblage of the annual budget for the project.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must wear uniforms prescribed by Corps of Engineers.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

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 Requirement: Natural Resources Specialist 0401 series Forestry 0460 series Soil Science 0470 series Fish and Wildlife Administration 0480 series Wildlife Biologist 0486 series Architecture 0808 series Engineer Series - 0800 (Civil Engineer, General Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year experience which includes experience with oversight of a large multipurpose water resource development project; experience with the formulation and establishment of work, control of the budget, preparing annual work plans, manpower, and/or administrative matters; experience in maintaining facilities and structures, management and/or administration of environmental stewardship/agricultural management, and/or recreation management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk