Interdisciplinary Waterways Maintenance Chief
About The Position
The Chief of the Waterways Maintenance Section exercises full technical, administrative, and managerial authority over the Section. The role provides second-level supervision and leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 15 employees across three separate sections, while also performing first-level supervisory duties for designated staff. As a Navigation Division supervisory program manager, the incumbent is responsible for a variety of channel and navigation projects and has direct responsibility for designing and executing the maintenance plan. The role oversees scheduling of the West Coast hopper dredge fleet maintenance program, including associated hydrographic surveys; directs preparation of plans and specifications for navigation channel maintenance dredging contracts and modifications; coordinates closely with CENWP-CE during contract administration; and conducts ongoing studies to improve dredging operations and management of dredged material.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Meet the applicable basic education or education-and-experience qualification for the interdisciplinary engineering, physical science, biological science, or oceanography specialty.
- For the engineering specialty, meet the stated engineering degree requirement or an accepted education-and-experience pathway, such as qualifying engineering registration/licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, specified coursework, or a related curriculum with professional engineering experience.
- For the physical scientist specialty, have a qualifying degree or equivalent coursework with at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or education where applicable.
- For the biological scientist specialty, have a qualifying degree or equivalent major coursework plus appropriate experience or additional education where applicable.
- For the oceanographer specialty, meet the stated major-study and additional-coursework requirements or the equivalent coursework plus appropriate experience or education.
- At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 level, leading organizational change; conducting strategic and long-range planning, program and budget analysis, and problem solving; directing a multidisciplinary technical or scientific workforce; and managing conflict involving politically sensitive, environmentally controversial, or multi-stakeholder issues.
- Qualifying specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience alone; education cannot substitute for it.
- Possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
- Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the applicant has previously met the applicable requirements.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship; male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Agree to direct deposit of pay.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical, administrative, and managerial leadership for the Waterways Maintenance Section.
- Provide second-level supervision and leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 15 employees across three sections, and first-level supervision for designated staff.
- Manage channel and navigation projects and design and execute the maintenance plan.
- Oversee scheduling of the West Coast hopper dredge fleet maintenance program and associated hydrographic surveys.
- Direct preparation of plans and specifications for navigation channel maintenance dredging contracts and contract modifications.
- Coordinate with CENWP-CE during contract administration.
- Conduct studies to improve dredging operations and management of dredged material.
- Lead organizational change initiatives to adapt technical programs to changing requirements.
- Apply strategic and long-range planning to analyze program needs, justify budgets, and address complex engineering, oceanographic, or environmental problems.
- Direct a multidisciplinary technical or scientific workforce, including assigning work, managing performance, and developing employees.
- Resolve, negotiate, or mediate politically sensitive, environmentally controversial, or multi-stakeholder issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type.
- Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the government's best interest.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
