Summary
About the Position: Serves as the Operations Project Manager (OPM) for the Rivers Project which comprises 4 Navigation AMSCO projects, 5 lock/dam sites, 416 miles of channel, 70,000 acres of public lands, 16 miles of Federal Levee, pumping station, 60 recreation access areas, campgrounds, threatened and endangered species, forest management, 13 acre Service Base with Dredge Potter and Floating Plant, and extensive outreach and education programs.
Duties
Responsible for the overall management and coordination of the complex programs and functions for the infrastructure and public lands comprising the Rivers Project.
Manages the execution of all missions at the Project, to include navigation, flood risk management, environmental stewardship, and recreation.
As Operations Project Manager, utilizes a high degree of managerial ability and technical knowledge to plan, assign, direct, and review work operations of subordinate supervisors, employees, and contractors.
Manages operations and all disciplines of general maintenance and repairs for large multipurpose dam, spillway, navigation locks, levees, public lands, recreation features, and project buildings and grounds.
Responsible for overall operation of the locks and dams in a safe and efficient manner that is consistent with all prudent provisions of the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS) guidance and processes.
Supervises the Natural Resource program of the project.
Responsible for fiscal management to ensure maximum benefit of available funds.
Manages through subordinate supervisors the Physical Support and Service Base Section to include the Dredge Potter, MV Pathfinder, fleet, trestle, floating plant, buildings, grounds and tenants of the 13-acre Service Base Facility.
Conducts personnel administration by assigning work; recommending promotion or reassignment of subordinate employees and supervisors; making formal appraisals or work performance and determining training needs for all levels of subordinate workers.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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.