About the Position: The incumbent will serve as Chief, Regulatory Division, with responsibility and authority for the District's implementation, supervision, and administration of the Department of the Army permit and enforcement program.

Duties

Administer the District's regulatory responsibility which includes 80% of the state of Alabama and 35% of the state of Mississippi, to include the latter state's gulf coast area. Enforce the River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 407), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 13114), and Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413). Coordinate the implementation of the permit program with other elements of the District, to include Real Estate, Counsel, Engineering, Planning, Program Management, Construction, and Public Affairs, etc. Keeps abreast of a division workload and activities; monitors the distribution of work and assures that assignments vs. workforce are in balance. Evaluate performance of subordinates and advises subordinates on administrative matters and determines training needs. Working through subordinate supervisors, incumbent plans and directs the activities of 30 professional, technical and clerical support employees engaged in the implementation of the District's Regulatory Program. Keep abreast of incoming permit applications or other regulatory issues which may be controversial, develop congressional interest, involve major problems, or otherwise require special handling. Plan programs, budgets, and manages funding, manpower, and other resource requirements necessary to accomplish current and projected programs, and works with the Resource Management Office and Personnel Office to assure adequate funding and staffing. As Program Manager, incumbent is responsible for assuring that division activities are conducted in the most efficient and economical manner consistent with mission accomplishment. Develop uniform environmental guidelines to the maximum extent possible to build public confidence in the regulatory program. Establish and maintain a public involvement program to foster an effective working relationship with public and private organizations; federal, state and local agencies. Represent the Corps at public hearings and based upon stated views, comments, and/or recommendations, develops and recommends a District approach in response to issue(s) under consideration.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634,Subpart I USOGE, 6/08) initially and annually thereafter.
• Temporary duty travel of 25% is required.
• Supervisory Probationary period may be required.

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 EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency 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/or 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. Minimum Qualifications for the General Biologist (0401) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Minimum Qualifications for the Architect (0808) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Minimum Qualifications for the Engineer (0810, 0819) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Minimum Qualifications for the Physical Scientist (1301) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Implement expert knowledge of federal environmental statutes including Clean Waters Act and Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and the Rivers and Harbors Act. Applies a strong working knowledge of other federal environmental laws and regulations, to include water quality certifications, Endangered Species Act, and Historic and Cultural Resources. Applies fiscal law and budget principles for the management of a Regulatory Program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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 CommunicationTechnical 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-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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk