Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to manage water resources in the Columbia River basin! This position serves as the team lead for the Regulation Unit in the Reservoir Control Center to carry out the day-to-day reservoir regulation responsibilities of the Corps of Engineers in the Columbia Basin. You'll manage the system of reservoirs for hydropower, flood risk, Endangered Species recovery, navigation, and water supply.
Duties
Carry out the day-to-day reservoir regulation responsibilities of the Corps of Engineers as assigned to the Northwestern Division Office.
Serve as a Team Lead of the Regulation Unit and exercising oversight of regulation of Corps' reservoirs in the Columbia Basin.
Coordinate regulation of Corps' reservoirs with those of other governmental agencies and utilities.
Make requests in the name of the United States Entity to the Canadian Entity for power and flood control regulation of Canadian storage reservoirs included in the Columbia River Treaty.
Collaborate with BPA in scheduling power generation at Corps' hydroelectric projects.
Coordinate reservoir regulation activities with power interests, navigation companies, fisheries agencies, and other major organized groups who are directly affected by reservoir regulation.
Establish such operating limits--normal and special--as are required in the multiple purpose regulation of Columbia Basin reservoirs.
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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.