About the Position: Serve as an Interdisciplinary Planner (Risk Analysis Coordinator) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) in Cincinnati, OH. Management may select at the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level. Full performance level of the position is GS-14.

Duties

Serve as a Senior Water Resource Planning expert responsible for application of expert knowledge in the development and application of planning policies and procedures. Maintain understanding of civil engineering and environmental science principles applicable to planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance, and recapitalization of water resources projects. As Risk Analysis Coordinator, develop procedures and policy guidance to ensure functional communities of practice assess, manage, and communicate risk and integrate into decision-making associated with all water resources programs and projects. Serve as primary MSC point of contact for the USACE Institute for Water Resources Centers of Expertise for Risk Management to ensure vertical alignment with HQUSACE and administration policy. Utilization of skills and experience regarding a broad base of scientific, environmental and technical information and ability to develop integrated alternative solutions that contribute to comprehensive/total benefits to the public. Conducts reviews, provides oversight and mentors project delivery teams to ensure compliance with regional quality management processes ensuring conformance with Regional Business Quality Management criteria and procedures.

Requirements

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

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 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 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. Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes advising on risks related to integrated water resources planning projects; adhering to quality control processes on planning products; and advising on risk analysis in plan formulation and civil works policy. Specialized Experience GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes managing and advising on risks related to integrated water resources planning programs and projects; conducting inspections on planning products using quality control processes; and advising on risk analysis in plan formulation and civil works policy. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsPlanning and EvaluatingPolicy DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRisk Management Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: 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). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14: 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

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/.

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Contacts

• Address RE-W2SMAA USAED-GREAT LAKES AND OHIO RIVER DO NOT MAIL Cincinnati, OH 45201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk