Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
About The Position
Serves as St. Louis District Chief, Hydrologic and Hydraulics Branch. Directs and oversees the District’s hydrologic, hydraulic, potamology, water control, and surface water studies and projects. Supervises professional and specialized technical employees through subordinate supervisors. The work primarily involves hydrologic and hydraulic studies and water control management, including sediment transport studies, project regulation, and surface water data collection. Coordinates with budgeting and programming personnel to establish monetary program requirements and performs personnel management functions, including performance management, recruitment and placement, leave approval, handling complaints and grievances, disciplinary actions, and training. During flood emergencies, supervises collection of discharge data and high-water elevations, predictions of probable flood heights at index gages, and preparation of flood-fight data and post-flood reports. Maintains liaison with District, federal, state, and local agencies to exchange hydraulic and hydrologic data related to cooperative stream gaging and rainfall reporting. Oversees contract administration, including monitoring progress and evaluating contractor performance. Oversees compilation, computation, and analysis of historical hydraulic data from channel and hydrographic surveys, study ranges and gages, and dike field surveys, and reviews detailed analyses, findings, and recommendations. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for appointment to the competitive service. The position requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter, and a one-year probationary period. A one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- At least one year of specialized experience performing engineering studies, quality monitoring, and/or hydrologic or hydraulic management; planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and/or controlling engineering functions for civil works projects; and supervision, leadership, or extensive experience working with and/or directing teams.
- Specialized experience must be at the NH-03/GS-13 level or equivalent; education cannot be substituted for experience.
- Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
- Complete a background investigation for a suitability or fitness determination.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee St. Louis District hydrologic, hydraulic, potamology, water control, and surface water studies and projects.
- Supervise professional and specialized technical employees through subordinate supervisors.
- Coordinate with budgeting and programming personnel to establish monetary program requirements.
- Perform personnel management functions, including employee performance management, recruitment and placement, leave approval, handling complaints and grievances, disciplinary actions, and training.
- During flood emergencies, supervise collection of discharge data and high-water elevations, predictions of probable flood heights at index gages, compilation of flood-fight data, and preparation of post-flood reports.
- Maintain liaison with District, federal, state, and local agencies for exchange of hydraulic and hydrologic data related to cooperative stream gaging and rainfall reporting.
- Oversee contract administration, monitor contract progress, and conduct final evaluations of contractor performance.
- Oversee compilation, computation, and analysis of historical hydraulic data from channel surveys, hydrographic surveys, study ranges and gages, and dike field surveys.
- Review detailed analyses, findings, and recommendations.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion.
- Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination that the move is in the Government’s interest.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
