Summary
About the Position: This position is located with the USACE Directorate of Civil Works Operations and Regulatory COP. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be considered for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CEDA-26-13062219-MP. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.
Duties
Advises on legal matters, implements legislation, and provides policies to guide field operating activities in executing natural resource and public use management programs.
Ensures policies align with existing laws. Directs responses to inquiries from the White House, Congress, and federal agencies. Supervises NRM research and development.
Represents the Chief of Engineers in conferences with federal, state, and municipal agencies to ensure program coordination and formulate policies and procedures.
Formulates Corps policies for the development, management, and preservation of land and natural resources on Civil Works lands and waters
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for work completion. Assigns work to individuals or teams based on priorities.
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/.
How you will be evaluated
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.