About the Position: Serves as a Full Deputy to the Chief of Operations and Operations Manager (OM) of all Federal Harbors on Lake Erie in Ohio.

Duties

Directs and coordinates the overall operation and maintenance activities of the navigation system in the area of responsibility. Provides direct supervision and work direction for the District's Repair Fleet, the only hired labor operating and maintaining the harbors in the lower Great Lakes, as well as office engineering and administrative staff. Directly responsible for operating and maintaining the Ohio Area Office and the Toledo Project Office through a combination of contracted work, hired labor, and ULA. Exercises the full range of responsibilities as Deputy, Operations Branch, and manages operation and maintenance activities for the District, a civil works engineering organization responsible for water resource management over parts of three states. As operations manager of all Federal Harbors on Lake Erie in Ohio, has overall responsibility for operations, maintenance and repair channels. Review and evaluate program status, defines, and resolves unusual complex problems, and adjusts initiatives and priorities as needed. Coach and mentor the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques. Provide technical advice needed to determine how to accomplish work efficiently and economically within operational and fiscal requirements in terms of man-hours, equipment, materials, and supplies. Develop performance standards, makes formal and informal performance appraisal of staff, identify training needs, and recommends and/or approves awards. Lead project delivery teams in managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, procurement strategies, and all other aspects of execution. Establish long-range planning goals and projections of future needs in terms of manpower, funds, floating plant, and services.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• This position requires to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• This position requires incumbent utilizes computers and software, including Corps-developed software.
• This position requires walking, standing, bending, or carrying light objects such as but not limited to files, books, and papers. Exposure to hazardous conditions.

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 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/o 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: DecisivenessLeadershipProject ManagementReading Comprehension This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Supervisory 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/ Supervisory Architect - 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Supervisory Civil Engineer/ Supervisory Environmental Engineer/ Supervisory Mechanical Engineer/ Supervisory Electrical Engineer - 0800 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Supervisory General Physical Science - 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: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Interpreting policy, guidance, and processes to execute projects based on risk, constraints, and requirements; 2) Working with numerous, often-conflicting parties using negotiation and facilitation tactics as well as analytical and conflict resolution skills to resolve controversial problems, conditions, or issues; and 3) Leading project delivery teams in managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, procurement strategies, and all other aspects of execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk