About the Position: The incumbent will serve as the Chief for the Shoreline Management Section. The incumbent will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. The incumbent will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

Duties

Serve as the Chief for the Shoreline Management Section. Implement the projects shoreline management program. Review and issue shoreline use permits. Recommends short and long range objectives for the shoreline management program to determine budget and personnel requirements for the program. Supports the conservation, preservation, restoration and use of all lake natural resources. Promotes resource management actions and plans that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment. Provide a balance between public and private use of the lake’s shoreline. Analyze public needs, demands, carrying capacities, and resource capabilities. Provide clear guidance and expectations to subordinate staff. Conduct public relations duties. Provide resolution to conflicts with public such as, complaints, permit issues, and interpretation of rules, regulations, and policies. Coordinate with Federal, State, and other outside agencies to promote acceptance and compliance with established policies and procedures. Attend civic and public meetings and hearings to speak or participate in discussion of problems and to promote mutual understanding and coordination of the overall shoreline management program. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates. Conduct interviews, recommend selections, promotions, reassignments. Ensure reasonable equity for performance standards and rating of subordinates. Execute the full range of administrative and supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months of appointment.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent obtain a USACE boat operator’s license within one year of appointment.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain Visitor Assistance for Natural Resource Management Citation Authority within one year of appointment.
• This position may require the incumbent to work in all types of weather, including inclement weather.
• This position may require the incumbent to work outside of regular duty hours such as evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
• This position may require the incumbent to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Temporary duty travel of up to 15% 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 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 the Supervisory Natural Resources Specialist Position: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 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: Minimum Requirements for the Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Implementing all aspects of a shoreline management program. 2) Proficiency in the use of computerized database systems; 3) Resolving most complaints and problems requiring the assistance of supervisor only for the most complex complaints or problems; 4) Managing natural resources; and 5) performing visitor assistance duties. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsLeadershipNatural Resource ManagementProgram Management 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 second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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