Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Rock Island, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent of this position is the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) technical authority for the Levee Safety Program activities in the six districts of the MVD. Serves as the technical expert advising and directing all phases of the program. The duty location will be determined upon selection and can be at any of the 6 Districts listed above within MVD. Not eligible for full time telework.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Position requires Professional Engineer or Geologist Registration/License.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Basic Education Requirement for 1350 Series
• Basic Education Requirement for 0810 Series
• One year of specialized experience which includes providing technical guidance on levee safety program matters; developing or implementing quality assurance plans for levee safety products; resolving complex technical issues related to levee safety engineering; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on engineering projects and policies.
• NO SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE: Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience requirement--no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.
• You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Quality Management Safety Management Technical Competence
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
• 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.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) 18 Career Program position aligned under the CASIE Career Management Directorate
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a consultant to districts for the quality control review of the Levee Safety Program features of projects.
• Develops, implements, and provides oversight of the Division's Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for levee safety products.
• Investigates Levee Safety Program problems, determines action needed to correct deficiencies.
• Develops innovative applications or new techniques for project designs and resolves complex or conflicting technical and policy issues.
• Interprets and disseminates policies, regulations, and criteria for the Levee Safety Program set by HQ USACE to ensure proper implementation across the division.
• Investigates Levee Safety Program problems, determines actions needed to correct deficiencies, and provides guidance on engineering staffing and organization to ensure program integrity.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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