Job summary

About the Position: This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERG245546589666. Please see the "Additional Information" section below for further details. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework.

Major duties

Serves as Operations Division, Readiness Branch’s Lead Engineer over projects deemed to be the most technically complex work within the district. This position is the engineering lead coordinator and district subject matter expert for the implementation of, tasks and work products and related efforts to deliver the district’s ICW and 408 programs. Plans, programs, schedules, directs, coordinates, advises, and reviews the work of technicians and engineers at the GS-13 level and below and/or A-Es and consultants in the development of related products for alterations. Coordinates the technical specialists, reviews and approves their/Project Delivery Team's work and presents the approved results to USACE Districts and permit applicants. Manages, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the analyses, studies, other technical products, and MVS decision for the alteration project(s). Manages the execution of complex, non-routine dam, levee and bridge safety modifications, inland navigation structure rehabilitations, engineering assessments, risk and reliability analyses, and infrastructure security. Many projects involve research efforts to successfully design and construct, and generally are the most technically complex and unique projects related to civil works engineering. Performs administrative team leader responsibilities. Interprets and disseminates policies, regulations, and standards to subordinates. Leads a subordinate staff of engineers and technicians.

Qualification

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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 Requirements: Engineering 0810, 0830, and 0850 series Architect 0808 series Minimum Qualifications for GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes recommending solutions and/or modifications to engineering work; coordinating project requirements and/or engineering work with team members; and analyzing engineering work to identify omissions, discrepancies, inadequacies, and/or nonconformance with approved criteria. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Minimum Qualifications for GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating engineering work to ensure its compliance with plans, designs, and/or specifications; tracking project schedules, resourcing, suspense dates, and/or milestones; and providing recommendations to modify standard practices, analyses, and/or technical projects for civil works projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels, 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: Financial Concepts, Policies, and Principles Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Technical Competence 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). 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).

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/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.