This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 9/30/2025 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

You will work under the general supervision of the Operations Manager for Navigation Division who provides broad general direction regarding the objectives and results desired. You will be directly responsible for all technical, professional, and administrative functions of the U.S. Moorings facility and the maintenance of the various floating plant facilities within the Channels and Harbors Project. The work requires exercising expert professional and administrative knowledge and ability in accomplishing Facilities Management within the framework of general policies and operational directives from higher authorities. You will collaborates with chiefs of other Sections within the Channels and Harbors Project to negotiate, decide on, and coordinate work-related changes affecting the maintenance of the nation's waterways.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position entails Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. You are not required to be a certified COR to qualify initially, but will be required to take the courses necessary for certification.

Qualifications

About the Position: As the Chief of the Plant Maintenance Section, you will lead a team of highly qualified, interdisciplinary experts in the fields of ship repair and maintenance, as well as facilities management. Moreover, the incumbent will work collaboratively within a team of leaders responsible for the maintenance of the nation's waterways, providing the backbone the U.S. Waterborne Commerce. Innovation, efficiency, and collaboration mark the culture of the Channels and Harbors Project. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Basic Education Requirement for Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering and Naval Architecture: 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 Education Requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. To qualify based on your 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: Experience overseeing plant maintenance facilities associated with the maintenance and repair of large sea going vessels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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 RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk