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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Interdisciplinary (Civil Engineer/ Geologist) in Mobile, Alabama
Summary About the Position: Serves as the Mobile District Dam Safety Manager to ensure the safety and operational adequacy of numerous structures in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. Responsibilities At the full performance level, the duties will include the following: Manages the periodic inspection and assessment schedules for the execution of this program. Participates in special inspections where potential problems exist, with responsibility for ensuring the district is in compliance with Regulations in regard to safety of the dams within the district. Host and/or attend meetings with higher authorities within USACE and high level officials to represent the agency in reporting the status of important Dam Safety projects. Host meetings with in-house technical teams and/or engineering consultants to manage and provide technical expertise in the area of Dam safety and civil works designs. Responsible for managing and ensuring the Project Development teams are developing quality technical products such as studies and designs, which must be presented and defended at the regional and national level. Providing expert technical input and guidance on a variety of matters relating to the classification, maintenance and modernization of dam structures with minimum supervision. Provides leadership to multidisciplinary team in applying the latest regulation/guidance to ensure that products are in compliance. Serves as Dam Safety Program Manager and coordinates between District personnel and higher authority in scheduling any needed inspections and training by setting workload priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work. Functions as the Dam Safety Program Manager with the responsibility of managing the project scope, budget, and schedule to ensure technical quality of Engineering and Construction deliverables. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Salary Range for the 0810-12/13 Series is: $101,732 - $141,638. Salary Range for the 1350-12/13 Series is: $86,962 - $134,435. 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 Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 Civil Engineer 0810:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/ Basic Requirement for Geologist 1350:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience for the GS-12: One year of specialized experience in at least two of the four criteria which includes: 1) Participating in periodic inspections, annual instrumentation updates and/or periodic assessments associated with Dam Safety Programs; 2) Supporting work designated by a technical lead or steward for dam safety projects; 3) Supporting engineering analysis of civil works projects; 4) Supporting a project development team on a variety of matters relating to the classification, maintenance and modernization of dam structures This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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-11). Specialized Experience for the GS-13: One year of specialized experience in at least two of the four criteria which includes: 1) Preparing documentation associated with Dam Safety Programs; 2) Serving as technical lead/steward for dam safety projects; 3) Providing engineering analysis to civil works projects; conduct independent technical reviews of the engineering portions of in-house designs and of Architecture & Engineering (AE) scopes of work; 4) Serves on the District's Dam Safety Project Development Team providing expert technical input and guidance on a variety of matters relating to the classification, maintenance and modernization of dam structures. 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 for GS-13: 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). 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: Leadership Oral Communication Project Management Technical Competence 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/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Engineers & Scientist Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is in the best interest of the government: Permanent Change of Station entitlement (PCS) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only) Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only)