Summary
About the Position: Serves as Branch Chief with responsibility for accomplishing the mission of Operations Technical Support Branch. Branch functions include planning and designing Civil Works projects and responsibility for all aspects of civil, electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering, and Natural Resources designs and treatments, and related contract technical specifications.
Duties
Manages a large, multi-disciplined professional, technical, administrative and wage grade workforce.
Outlines overall program requirements and objectives to subordinate supervisors and coordinates and monitors the execution of assigned functions.
Provides oversight in the preparation of technical specifications for the procurement of dredging services.
Provides oversight in the preparation of plans and designs, corrective maintenance measures, improvements, or minor alterations to navigation and flood control structures, facilities, and operating machinery.
Serves as expert consultant and technical advisor on matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of facilities and associated equipment.
Communicates and resolves controversial issues between varying entities both internal and external to the organization to successfully accomplish objectives.
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
As part of the assessment process, your resume will be evaluated using a competency-based assessment method. This structured evaluation measures your qualifications, experience, and skills against the core competencies required for the position. Final scores will determine whether you are referred to the Hiring Manager for further consideration. 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.