FLOATING PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Chief, Waterway Maintenance Unit (WMU), supervising the activities of floating plant assigned to the USACE Seattle District. Responsibilities Utilizes knowledge of floating plant operations, hydrographic survey operations, data management, and personnel management. Oversees debris and hydro-survey mission reporting and recording. Arranges crew deployment to meet mission requirements and locations. Responsible for coordination and bid document review with internal and external agents for future engineering/design work for modifications for floating plant, preventive maintenance system, and vessel overhaul requirements. Administers the District Small Boat Operator Training and Licensing Program for vessels. Oversees personnel manning, including US Coast Guard licensing of crew members, Certificates of Inspections, and Sea Time verification requirements. Responsible for the WMU and Navigation Section Safety Program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 experience overseeing the maintenance and operation (O&M) of floating plants AND maintaining heavy equipment associated to floating plants such as boats, barges, marine machinery, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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) Installation Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The following incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive or Advanced Leave Accrual. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled". This is a random drug and alcohol testing position under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.