Interdisciplinary

United States Army Installation Management Command • White Sands Missile Range, NM

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About The Position

Serve as the Director, Directorate of Public Works, in a supervisory interdisciplinary position recruited through the Direct Hire Authority for Major Range and Test Facilities Base. Direct an organization responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, natural, cultural, and archaeological laws, and for providing maintenance to the installation and tenant activities. Oversee the administration and management of the base support contract for engineering, housing, and logistical activities, including establishing policies, reviewing performance, and accepting contractor services. Work with the Deputy to the Garrison Commander and other senior officials to provide continuity of leadership in assessing mission and work requirements. Evaluate and interpret directives and policy instructions for assigned and proposed programs and make recommendations regarding their feasibility. This is a permanent federal civilian position in the competitive service. The position is designated mission essential and requires a Secret security clearance eligibility determination. The appointee is generally subject to a one-year probationary period and annual confidential financial disclosure reporting.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the basic education or education-and-experience requirements for the applicable 0800 engineering or 0808 architecture occupational series.
• At least one year of specialized experience coordinating with federal agencies, state authorities, and local officials to resolve project issues and meet program objectives; directing subordinates and monitoring organizational progress; overseeing multifaceted engineering projects involving environmental activities, housing infrastructure, and logistical support; and developing long-range strategic plans for installation support activities.
• Specialized experience must be equivalent to work at the next lower federal grade or level, GS-13; education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete the required one-year probationary period, unless previously meeting the applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of an organization responsible for compliance with applicable environmental, natural, cultural, and archaeological federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide and oversee maintenance for the installation and tenant activities.
• Oversee administration and management of the base support contract for engineering, housing, and logistical activities.
• Establish policies, review contractor performance, and accept contractor services.
• Work with the Deputy to the Garrison Commander and other senior officials to provide continuity of leadership in assessing mission and work requirements.
• Evaluate and interpret directives and policy instructions regarding assigned and proposed programs, and recommend whether they are feasible.
• Coordinate federal agencies, state authorities, and local officials to resolve project issues and meet program objectives.
• Direct subordinate employees by monitoring progress toward organizational goals.
• Oversee multifaceted engineering projects, including environmental activities, housing infrastructure, and logistical support, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures.
• Develop long-range strategic plans for installation support activities by managing and executing engineering programs, projects, and operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family.
• Permanent change-of-station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service when determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director