Supervisory Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Carlyle, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit qualified candidates for a competitive-service position under the AcqDemo Business & Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). The role administers the operation, maintenance, and management of project recreational facilities and programs, and prepares technical plans and specifications for operation and maintenance work performed by contract and hired labor at the project office.

The position applies broad professional knowledge to develop procedures for achieving project objectives, directs programs, and coordinates construction, dam maintenance and repair, campsite rehabilitation contracts, and Master Plan development with other District divisions. It develops and administers the annual budget for lake facilities, including Flood Risk Management, Water Supply, Recreation, and Environmental Stewardship. The position provides leadership and supervision through subordinate staff and works with managers, employees, government agencies, elected representatives, organizations, and commercial interests to assess programs and promote project resources.

The position is located in Carlyle, Illinois. Situational telework is allowed, but full-time telework is not. Occasional temporary duty travel is required. The employee must operate flood control gates and wear Corps of Engineers-prescribed uniforms.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the basic education requirement for the Biologist 0401 or Engineering 0800 series.
• At least one year of specialized experience managing natural resource programs, grants on public lands, and/or facility maintenance programs; developing implementation plans for natural resources, facility maintenance, and/or recreation programs; and assisting with budgets, work schedules, and/or plans supporting natural resources and/or operations and maintenance programs.
• Specialized experience must be at the NH-02/GS-11 level or equivalent; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Wear uniforms prescribed by the Corps of Engineers.
• Occasional temporary duty travel is required.
• Operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall procedures to accomplish project objectives and goals.
• Direct project programs using comprehensive professional knowledge and skills.
• Coordinate construction, dam maintenance and repair, campsite rehabilitation contracts, and Master Plan development with other District divisions.
• Develop and administer the annual budget for lake facilities, including Flood Risk Management, Water Supply, Recreation, and Environmental Stewardship.
• Provide leadership and supervision through the subordinate Assistant Operations Manager, Natural Resources Specialists, and Park Rangers.
• Consult managers and key staff to assess program adequacy and determine whether changes are needed.
• Advise, counsel, and instruct employees on work and administrative matters.
• Align positions to minimize duplication of functions and overlapping duties.
• Promote project resources through contacts and liaison with legislative representatives, government agencies, private and public organizations, commercial concessions, and industrial interests.
• Administer the operation, maintenance, and management of project recreational facilities and programs.
• Prepare technical plans and specifications for operation and maintenance work performed by contract and hired labor.
• Operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager