About the Position: As Chief Programs Branch, Navigation Division you are primarily responsible for planning and programming of maintenance of all navigable waterways within the region. Work is often politically and environmentally controversial. Works under the very general direction of the Chief, Navigation Division.

Duties

May serve as deputy to the Navigation Division Chief Direct preparation of detailed budget, initial prioritization of items, and execution of the program. Provides and directs accounting resources for program execution. Coordinate all aspects of the work with a wide range of affected interests, including shipping companies, port authorities, contract, industry, environmental-focused agencies, natural resource-focused agencies, higher authority,. Maintain liaison with navigation interests on all problems affecting the present use of Portland District navigation projects, investigating navigation problems, channel alignment improvements, and making reports and recommendations as required Work through project manager subordinates to complete plans and specifications for contract and furnish information, estimates, and assistance as required in connection with construction over site of contracts with contracted dredges. Conduct personnel administration through subordinate supervisors Oversee all administrative and support functions Assign work and participate in selection committees for placement and promotion of employees to subordinate supervisory positions. Directs and supervises Survey Section Chief and the operation of Hydrographic and Land Survey for the district. Direct the preparation of plans for continuing maintenance program for authorized navigation projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

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)Domestic 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.) 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 experience with maintenance activities involving dredging and repair or rehab of navigation facilities; provide program management for preventive and major maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and structural features on District navigation projects; and plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates the work of subordinate maintenance section staff in developing management plans for navigation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityAdaptabilityChange ManagementDecision SupportLeadershipPolitical SavvyProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementStrategic Thinking 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-13).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk