About the Position: The incumbent of this position will be the Chief of the Plan Formulation Branch. The incumbent will have responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the work of the branch and its personnel. They will serve as the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) and Floodplain Management Services (FPMS) manager.

Duties

Coordinates with stakeholders, both internal and external, to identify potential water resources problems and opportunities. Monitor available funding to assure adequacy for work remaining on specific investigations and assure most effective utilization of available manpower and resources. Advise staff and upper management on all plan formulation matters related to water resources projects. Studies workload requirements to determine work which may be successfully accomplished by non-Federal sponsors as work-in-kind, brokered to other Corps Districts, or contracted to the private sector. Prepares replies to higher headquarters, other agencies, and congressional inquiries on assigned activities. Exercises delegated managerial authority to subordinates for a series of annual and multi-year work plans and schedules for the studies and activities within the program. Responsible for lifecycle development and fiscal oversight of the entire district program. Serve as the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP), Planning Assistance to States (PAS) and Floodplain Management Services (FPMS) manager. Serves as the primary point of contact in PD for the development of new missions and Support for Others in the traditional Civil Works/Military function for the Corps of Engineers.

Requirements

• One-year Supervisory Probationary agreement may be required.
• The Duty Location of this position is Mobile, AL. Teleworking or Remote Work may be required temporarily due to construction of a new worksite.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

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 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 Requirements for the 0020/0110/0193/0401/0807/0810 Job Series: Basic Requirement for Community Planner series (0020): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/ Basic Requirement for Economist (0110): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/ Basic Requirement for Archaeologist (0193): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ Basic Requirement for 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/ Basic Requirement for Landscape Architect (0807): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/ Basic Requirement for Civil Engineer (0810): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the minimum qualification requirement listed below: Specialized Experience for the GS-14 Supervisory Interdisciplinary position: One year of specialized experience which includes:1.) Leading multi-disciplinary teams for studies, projects and initiatives through all phases of the Civil Works projects including feasibility, design, construction and monitoring; 2. Overseeing contract development to ensure cost estimates and technical documents are submitted and performed accurately; 3. Establishing, maintaining, and enhancing project partnerships and public awareness and enabling mutually beneficial relationships to meet the needs of stakeholders; 4. Applying laws and regulations in support of recommendations that address water resources problems and needs; and 5. Mentoring team members to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services. 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 specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the minimum qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipTechnical CompetenceWriting 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