Planning and Environmental Division Chief

Summary

About the Position: You will serve as the Chief of the Planning and Environmental Division at the Mobile District Headquarters. You will report directly to the District Engineer with supervisory responsibility and authority over several branches within the Planning and Environmental Division. As the Chief, you will serve as the principal technical advisor and consultant to the District Commander regarding all aspects of the planning mission.

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Duties

• Provide planning and environmental support for other District elements including the Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Real Estate Divisions.
• Coordinate the District planning program for Flood Risk Management, navigation and other water uses with other public and private interests that also develop and implement water resource projects in certain river basins of the District.
• Provide economic studies, environmental studies long-term operation and maintenance plans, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements for the continuing operation of completed projects.
• Provide environmental impact statements and assessments for both Clean Water Act and Navigation certifications.
• Provide environmental compliance studies and reports.
• Advise the District Engineer on the comprehensive water resources development program of the District including the development of Flood Risk Management, navigation, hydroelectric power, recreation, and other projects across the region.
• Consult with private engineering firms, industrial representatives, etc. to furnish technical data regarding water supply requirements, minimum flow requirements, and flood conditions for developments to be located along water sources.
• Plan and assign work to subordinates determining work schedules and priorities.
• Provide advice, counsel and instruction on work and administrative matters. Reviews and approves the full range of personnel actions recommended by subordinate supervisors.
• Responsible for nurturing a positive command climate within the planning division. Addresses and resolves systemic employee complaints. Enforces discipline and corrects poor performance.
• Responsible for training and developing their workforce through both formal and informal training programs, mentorship programs, and a productive counseling program.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Secret Security Clearance
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required
• This position is designate as Mission Essential
  
  

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 Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• 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 education and 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.

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In addition to meeting at least one of the Basic Requirements (Education) Above, you must also meet the Specialized experience listed below.

Specialized Experience For GS-15

One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) conducting planning analysis in accordance with "Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies" (2) Facilitate planning of Civil Works water resources projects consistent with laws and regulations. (3) Providing guidance on complex policy and technical issues impacting a Civil Works program. (4) Mentor and develop employees during the evaluation and implementation processes and (5) Build relationships with stakeholders within the local, regional, or national level to effectively achieve outcomes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Environmental Planning
• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Technical Competence
  
  

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-14).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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 Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists position
• 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.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf 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.
• "The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
• Student Loan Repayment
• Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only)
• Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only)
• Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)
• Relocation (offered to current Federal employees only) /Recruitment Incentives (offered to new Federal employees only)"
  
  

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