Supervisory Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Elmendorf AFB, AK

About The Position

The Planning Section Chief for the Hawaii-Alaska Regional Planning Team (HARP-T) plans, directs, and supervises planning work for water resources feasibility studies and related programs. The position oversees staff located in the Alaska District and Honolulu District and is responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects. These may involve flood control, navigation, ecosystem restoration, shore protection, and related functions in the Pacific Oceans Division’s area of responsibility. The incumbent applies and advises on evolving U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) planning guidance, laws, regulations, and policies in developing water resource projects and intermediate products supporting the Civil Works mission. The position supports multidisciplinary project teams in the Alaska and Honolulu Districts through the USACE planning process for Civil Works feasibility studies and other projects of normal scope and complexity. It also maintains contacts with engineers and specialists at other organizations to exchange data and coordinate information and actions on projects of mutual interest, and plans staffing needs in light of anticipated peak workloads, project priorities, and project types. This is a supervisory position. It requires temporary duty or business travel 10% of the time. The position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for appointment to the competitive service.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience conducting reconnaissance or water resource planning and management for civil works projects, such as navigation, flood control, ports and harbors, hydroelectric power, or storm protection for coastlines.
One year of specialized experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to gather project requirements and resolve technical issues.
One year of specialized experience providing technical oversight on engineering and environmental analyses to ensure compliance with project goals and regulatory standards.
Must meet a basic education or education-and-experience requirement for at least one of the listed disciplines: landscape architecture, community planning, physical science, engineering, biology, or economics.
Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and, if applicable, complete the Selective Service registration certification.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required, including a probationary period to assess supervisory performance unless previously completed or otherwise exempt.
Must meet the applicable foreign-education evaluation requirements if relying on education completed outside the United States.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Temporary duty or business travel is required 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Serve as Section Chief for the Hawaii-Alaska Regional Planning Team (HARP-T).
Plan, direct, and supervise planning work for water resources feasibility studies and related programs.
Manage, control, coordinate, and execute assigned programs and projects involving functions such as flood control, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and shore protection.
Understand, implement, and advise on the application of evolving USACE planning guidance, laws, regulations, and policy.
Support multidisciplinary teams in Alaska and Honolulu Districts through the USACE planning process for Civil Works feasibility studies and other projects of normal scope and complexity.
Maintain contacts with engineers and specialists at other organizations to exchange data and coordinate information and actions on projects with mutual interests.
Plan staff requirements based on anticipated peak workloads, project priorities, and types of projects.