Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Supervisory Civil Engineer serves as the Senior Water Control Manager for the St. Louis District. The position oversees complex regulation of four Mississippi River navigation locks and dams, one Kaskaskia River lock and dam, and five multipurpose reservoirs. Operations support navigation, flood control, water supply, hydroelectric power, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation.

The incumbent makes real-time river and lake forecasts, determines required operations, and issues instructions to lockmasters and lake managers. The role coordinates water-control operations with lockmasters, lake managers, stakeholders, the navigation industry, the National Weather Service, and other USACE districts. It also leads staff responsible for hydrologic data collection, analysis, and reporting, and serves as a technical expert on Water Control Management issues across Division and USACE teams.

The position requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license. During major floods or low-water conditions, 24-hour duty may be required. The job is a pay-banded NH-03 position, encompassing GS-12 and GS-13. A one-year probationary period applies, and a supervisory probationary period may also be required.

Requirements

• Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Have 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 hydraulics and hydrology, emergency management, flood-control structure operations, or public communication; and leading teams through civil works project operations.
• Meet the basic requirement for Civil Engineer.
• Meet the NH-03 qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• 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.
• Be available for 24-hour duty during major floods or low-water conditions.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

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 locks, dams, and 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 engineers, hydrologists, and technicians engaged in hydrologic data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Establish performance standards, set priorities, evaluate employee performance, assign work, and technically review employees’ work.
• Serve on Division and USACE teams as a technical expert on Water Control Management issues.
• Prepare and direct preparation of correspondence, technical reports, estimates, operational budgets, fact sheets, status reports, and operational schedules.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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