Navigation System Operations Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Sallisaw, OK

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About The Position

The Navigation System Operations Manager serves as one of two section managers for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in the Tulsa District, under the management of the Navigation Manager. The position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Tulsa Operations Division Technical Support Branch Navigation Project Office, Locks 14 and 16, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

The manager directly supervises Navigation Project Office employees responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing the system’s locks, dams, spillways, channels, and associated structures. As a first-level supervisor of employees at two or more navigation locks and dams, the incumbent oversees all aspects of their work. The role also establishes long-range schedules and goals for navigation-system operations and maintenance, coordinates complex work among diverse internal and external groups across a large geographical area, determines system requirements, prepares plans and procurement documents, and obtains maintenance and construction supplies and services.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service.
• Experience managing or leading operations, maintenance, and repair activities for a complex inland navigation, water-resources, industrial, utility, or comparable infrastructure system involving locks, dams, spillways, channels, or associated mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Practical knowledge of lock and dam operations and maintenance, including mechanical and electrical maintenance principles and hydrology/hydraulics, to monitor, coordinate, inspect, and assess infrastructure condition and operational readiness.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• A Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450 or OGE-278, as applicable) must be submitted upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Employees must observe established safe working procedures and use provided protective clothing and equipment as required.
• A valid state driver's license, American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, AED, prescribed uniform, or Corps of Engineers equipment operating licenses may be required based on site-specific requirements.
• The position is subject to a background investigation and may require a suitability or fitness determination.
• The position is designated for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Navigation Project Office employees performing operations, maintenance, and repair of locks, dams, spillways, channels, and associated structures.
• Supervise all aspects of work performed by operations and maintenance employees at two or more navigation locks and dams.
• Establish long-range planning schedules and goals for the navigation system operations and maintenance program.
• Plan and coordinate complex work involving different types of workers within and outside subordinate Navigation Project Office organizations across a large geographical area.
• Determine navigation-system requirements.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and statements of work.
• Procure maintenance and construction supplies and services.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed