About the Position: Incumbent will serve as the Operations Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the execution of activities at 5 - 8 multiple use water resource projects.

Duties

Directs the development of the Operational Management Plans (OMP) for management of the projects natural resources, operation and management of park and recreational facilities, and the maintenance of all facilities. Develops the operation and maintenance plans for all project facilities and flood control structures, public use areas, and natural resources. Responsible for developing plans, budgeting and directing all range, fish, and wildlife management, outgrant management, archaeological and cultural resource management, insect, rodent, pollution, and erosion control. Serves as principle Corps representative dealing with all local, State, and Federal agencies throughout the project area, in public meetings, information exchange groups, courts, and media on matters affecting the project/area. Manages the project lakeshore, with approval authority for private exclusive use of facilities such as floating structures, water and electrical lines, steps, walkways, and other improvements. Exercises delegated authority for planning, construction, maintenance and operational activities of the project. Responsible for the preparation of multi-million dollar combined annual budget, obligations and expenditures schedules, and cost estimates. Makes decisions considering public relations, labor-management relations, established policy, and effect on other organizations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Safe work practices are an integral part of this position. Incumbent is required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures internal controls are adequate to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of resources
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

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 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-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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. Basic Requirement for Operations Project Manager: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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: experience executing the operation and maintenance of multi-purpose water resource projects to include flood risk management, water supply, water quality, environmental stewardship, and recreation; supervisory experience applying financial, administrative, and personnel policies, programs, and regulations; experience at the leadership level working with the public, government agencies, organizations and the media; or other experience that is in or related to the position being filled. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Facilities ManagementManaging Human ResourcesNatural Resource ManagementVision 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).

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 RE-W2SM04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PITTSBURGH DO NOT MAIL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk