Supervisory Interdisciplinary

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

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Applies broad professional knowledge of principles and techniques to develop procedures for accomplishing project objectives and goals, and uses comprehensive knowledge and skill to direct programs. Prepares, plans, and administers the operation, maintenance, and management of project recreational facilities and programs. Prepares technical plans and specifications for operation and maintenance work performed by contract and hired labor at the project office.

Coordinates construction, dam maintenance and repair, campsite rehabilitation contracts, and Master Plan development with other District divisions. Develops a budget and administers preparation and assembly of the annual budget for lake facilities, including Flood Risk Management, Water Supply, Recreation, and Environmental Stewardship.

Provides leadership and supervision through a subordinate Assistant Operations Manager, Natural Resources Specialists, and Park Rangers. Consults with managers and key staff to assess program adequacy and determine whether changes are needed. Advises, counsels, and instructs employees on work and administrative matters, and aligns positions to minimize duplication and overlapping duties. Promotes project resources through contacts and liaisons with Legislative Representatives, Federal, State, and municipal agencies, private and public organizations, commercial concessions, and industrial interests.

The position is located in Carlyle, Illinois, with situational telework only; it is not eligible for full-time telework. The role requires operation of flood control gates, wearing prescribed Corps of Engineers uniforms, and occasional temporary duty travel. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement for the Biologist 0401 or Engineering 0800 series.
• For the NH-03 level, have one year of specialized experience managing natural resource programs, out grants on public lands, and/or facility maintenance programs; developing implementation plans for natural resources, facilities maintenance, and/or recreation programs; and assisting with budgets, work schedules, and/or plans supporting natural resources or operations and maintenance programs.
• Specialized experience must be at the next lower grade/level, NH-02/GS-11, and education cannot substitute for experience.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Wear uniforms prescribed by the Corps of Engineers.
• Operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.
• Occasional temporary duty travel is required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures to accomplish project objectives and goals and direct programs.
• Plan and administer 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.
• 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.
• Lead and supervise the Assistant Operations Manager, Natural Resources Specialists, and Park Rangers.
• Consult with managers and key staff to assess program adequacy and identify needed changes.
• Advise, counsel, and instruct employees on work and administrative matters.
• Align positions to minimize duplicated functions and overlapping duties.
• Promote project resources through contacts and liaisons with legislative representatives, government agencies, organizations, commercial concessions, and industrial interests.
• Operate flood control gates to control water levels on waterways.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• 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