Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
About The Position
This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for the AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The role serves as Senior Water Control Manager for the St. Louis District, overseeing complex regulation of Mississippi River and Kaskaskia River navigation locks and dams and multipurpose reservoirs. Operations support navigation, flood control, water supply, hydroelectric power, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation. The position makes real-time river and lake forecasts, determines required operations, and issues instructions to lockmasters and lake managers. It coordinates water-control operations with lockmasters, lake managers, stakeholders, the navigation industry, the National Weather Service, and other USACE districts. The role also manages hydraulic and hydrologic data for operational decisions and flood emergencies, and leads staff performing hydrologic data collection, analysis, and reporting. As a technical expert, the position serves on Division and USACE teams and prepares or directs correspondence, technical reports, estimates, operational budgets, fact sheets, status reports, and operational schedules. The position requires a Professional Engineer license. During major floods or low-water conditions, 24-hour duty may be required. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion. This is a pay-banded position; the NH-03 band encompasses GS-12 and GS-13. A one-year probationary period applies, and a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
- At least one year of specialized experience reviewing hydraulic plans and/or specifications to ensure project requirements are met; performing technical engineering studies in civil works areas such as hydrology and hydraulics, emergency management, flood-control structure operations, and public communication; and leading teams through civil works project operations.
- NH-03 qualification must be met through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
- Complete a one-year probationary period; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.
- During major floods or low-water conditions, 24-hour duty may be required.
Responsibilities
- Regulate four Mississippi River navigation locks and dams, one Kaskaskia River lock and dam, and five multipurpose reservoirs.
- Make real-time river and lake forecasts, determine required operations, and issue instructions to lockmasters and lake managers.
- Coordinate regulation of navigation locks and dams and/or multipurpose reservoirs with lockmasters, lake managers, stakeholders, the navigation industry, the National Weather Service, and other USACE districts.
- Obtain, process, and disseminate hydraulic and hydrologic data to support flood emergencies.
- Plan, supervise, lead, and coordinate staff of engineers, hydrologists, and technicians conducting hydrologic data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Establish performance standards and priorities, evaluate employee performance, assign work, and technically review work.
- Serve on Division and USACE teams as a technical expert on Water Control Management issues.
- Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, technical reports, estimates, operational budgets, fact sheets, status reports, and operational schedules.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
