Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
USACE Headquarters
Locations (City, State)
Albuquerque, NM
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Buffalo, NY
Charleston, SC
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Concord, MA
Dallas, TX
Detroit, MI
Fort Worth, TX
Galveston, TX
Huntington, WV
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, KS
Little Rock, AR
Los Angeles, CA
Louisville, KY
Memphis, TN
Mobile, AL
Nashville, TN
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
Norfolk, VA
Omaha, NE
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Portland, OR
Rock Island, IL
Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
Savannah, GA
Seattle, WA
St Louis, MO
St Paul, MN
Tulsa, OK
Vicksburg, MS
Washington, DC
Wilmington, NC
Position Overview/Duties
INTRODUCTION: Serves as Chief, Construction Division, Engineering and Construction Directorate, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Description Of Assignment/Duties - Works under the general direction of the Director, Engineering and Construction Directorate, USACE, who sets general priorities and broad objectives. Keeps supervisor informed on significant policy issues. Work is evaluated in terms of accomplishment of objectives and adherence to established policies.
- Major Duties:
- Develops USACE engineering and construction policies and provides USACE-wide guidance and advice related to 1) Construction Management, 2) Cost Engineering, 3) Architecture, 4) Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, and 5) Civil I Site, Sustainable Design and Development, Fire Protection and other Engineering Services.
- Coordinates the Army Facilities Standardization Program and MILCON Transformation initiatives. Directs and manages a work force of approximately 20 employees engaged in professional and technical activities.
- Responsible for the supervision and guidance to the leadership of the Construction Management Community of Practice.
- Directs the USACE engineering and construction policy related to 1) Construction Management, 2) Cost Engineering, 3) 5) Civil I Site, Sustainable Design and Development, Fire Protection and other Engineering Services.
- Coordinates the Army Facilities Standardization Program and MILCON Transformation initiatives.
- Provides technical judgment in anticipating/solving unique engineering and construction policy problems, determining program objectives/requirements, implementing programs/projects, and establishing standards and guides for diverse applications affecting USACE engineering activities.
- Makes technical managerial decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have impact on engineering applications and the related program management concerning USACE facilities.
- Formulates and promulgates policies and procedures for the development and management of broad engineering and construction programs to identify and improve weakness in USACE engineering goals and standards.
- Provides guidance to HQUSACE elements, MSC's, districts, and FOA's in the interpretation of policies and the implementation of program requirements.
- Provides consultant services and staff assistance to USACE facilities in resolving problems; renders advice to other USACE directorates relative to solutions to problems based on Military Programs experience.
- Provides program guidance and advice for controversial or unusually critical E&C problems with high-ranking management officials and senior level engineers within USACE and other organizations.
- Approves programs, budgets and technical plans for achieving engineering compliance/management objectives at USACE facilities.
- Represents USACE in national technical boards, conferences, and meetings related to engineering and construction responsibilities with other elements of USACE, Department of Army, Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, professional societies, industry trade associations, and private sector contacts. Represents the Chief as well as the Director and Deputy, in conferences and meetings with various agencies at decision-making levels.
- Participates in staff visits to field activities and commands, being particularly responsible for policy compliance and evaluation of engineering and construction activities.
Other Conditions and Requirements
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.
Minimum Education Requiremen t: Bachelors degree or higher education in engineering, architecture, or construction delivery discipline.
Minimum Experience Requirement: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS14 level that demonstrates advanced construction management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
- All positions require the applicant to be a ci ti zen of the United States.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selec ti ve Service prior to appointment.
- A trial or probationary period may be required.
- A supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
- This position is eligible for situational telework.
- Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
- Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
- Professional Engineer: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories.
- Duty location to be negotiated from the locations listed in the announcement.
Your Resume
- Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements
GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
