Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist

at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Lockport, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary About the Position: Serves as the Section Chief for the Aquatic Control Section (ACS) and the Facility Manager for the District’s Electric Fish Dispersal Barriers, providing continuous protection to deter the migration of non-native aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi and Illinois River Basins. Supervises technical and administrative staff assigned to the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the operating project. Responsibilities Develop, coordinate, and manage facilities operation and maintenance work programs. Manage the annual allocation of funds for operation and maintenance of the Dispersal Barriers. Initiate meetings and contacts with other Federal agencies. Serve as the operation maintenance technical subject matter expert. Direct and evaluate works closely with facility staff to establish the FEM database. Supervise and oversee the work of operating project Engineering Technicians and outside and contracted technicians. Revise work schedules to meet changes in workload. Explain work requirements, methods, policies, and procedures. Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: operations and/or maintenance of navigation facilities and structures; experience at or supporting one or more navigation projects; knowledge of coastal navigation operating components such as breakwaters, seawalls, docks, piers, and navigation channels; experience with confined disposal facilities; experience with heavy equipment and/or floating plant operations; and experience in a lead or supervisory position. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Facilities Management Managing Human Resources Planning and execution Safety and Health Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position, Career Program 18. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation Incentive may be authorized, with a 2 year Service Agreement.