About the Position: Serves as the Section Chief for the Aquatic Control Section (ACS) and the Facility Manager for the District's Electric Fish Dispersal Barriers, providing continuous protection to deter the migration of non-native aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi and Illinois River Basins. Supervises technical and administrative staff assigned to the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the operating project.

Duties

Develop, coordinate, and manage facilities operation and maintenance work programs. Manage the annual allocation of funds for operation and maintenance of the Dispersal Barriers. Initiate meetings and contacts with other Federal agencies. Serve as the operation maintenance technical subject matter expert. Direct and evaluate works closely with facility staff to establish the FEM database. Supervise and oversee the work of operating project Engineering Technicians and outside and contracted technicians. Revise work schedules to meet changes in workload. Explain work requirements, methods, policies, and procedures. Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is Mission Essential. Incumbent is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate.
• Required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing, or obtain within first year of employment.
• Required to have a valid state driver's license based on job-related, site- specific requirements.
• Required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• Incumbent may require TDY up to 10%.

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. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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: operations and/or maintenance of navigation facilities and structures; experience at or supporting one or more navigation projects; knowledge of coastal navigation operating components such as breakwaters, seawalls, docks, piers, and navigation channels; experience with confined disposal facilities; experience with heavy equipment and/or floating plant operations; and experience in a lead or supervisory position. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsFacilities ManagementManaging Human ResourcesPlanning and executionSafety and Health 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-12).

Contacts

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