CHIEF OF STAFF.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh seeks a senior leader to direct overall operations and guide subordinate organizations to achieve mission goals. The role requires coordinating with high-level officials to set priorities and establish requirements, while fostering staff progression and policy compliance.

The position emphasizes governance, technical guidance on complex issues, and collaboration with external stakeholders to advance district visibility and performance.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes assisting with policy development to improve programs, plans and projects.
• Strategically planning, analyzing and monitoring execution of functions.
• Outlining policy and program requirements to provide technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operation of an organization to accomplish mission goals.
• Utilize subordinate supervisors to direct and oversee the work of subordinate organizations.
• Provide technical guidance to assigned personnel on complex problems.
• Advise leadership on internal and external policy and program issues.
• Support marketing efforts to expand district visibility as a competitive employer.

Skills

Policy development

Strategic planning

Leadership

Workforce development

Communication

Governance

Job description

Duties

• Direct the overall operation of an organization to effectively accomplish mission goals.
• Utilize subordinate supervisors to direct and oversee the work of subordinate organizations.
• Work closely with high level officials to provide corporate leadership, develop goals, and/or establish mission requirements.
• Cultivate opportunities for employee progression to more senior level positions within the organization.
• Set priorities based on changing conditions affecting existing programs.
• Manage positions by conducting position reviews, reviewing vacant positions, determining propriety of duty assignments and possible re-engineering or abolishment of positions.
• Establish district support office program goals and measure effectiveness to ensure results in compliance with objectives and higher-level policies.
• Allocate resources and make work assignments and adjustments as necessary to accomplish mission, assuring that staffing does not exceed cost constraints.
• Determine fiscal, manpower, organizational, and equipment resource requirements for each support office.
• Recommend changes in plans, policies and objectives based upon continuous observation and analysis of assigned functions.
• Study, analyze, interpret, and direct the implementation of regulations, directives and procedures affecting assigned functions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to assigned personnel on unusual, controversial, or complex problems.
• Review and evaluate the results of assigned functions by reviewing correspondence, conference monitoring, studies and surveys, and consulting with subordinates regarding administrative and technical problems.
• Exercise independent judgment and resourcefulness in the development and direction of command policy, programs, and operations.
• Serve as a consultant and technical advisor for all matters relating to support office functions such as Internal Review (IR), Small Business (SADBU) and Training.
• Advise leadership on the implementation of significant internal and external policy and program issues.
• Provide advice and managerial support for external governmental and stakeholder affairs.
• Make major recommendations in establishing overall policies, program objectives and resolving problematic situations.
• Support the US Army Corp of Engineers' (USACE) marketing efforts to expand district visibility and viability as a competitive employer.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• 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
• Reinstatement
• 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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR GS-14

- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Assisting with the development and oversight of policies to improve programs, plans and projects performance. 2) Strategically planning, analyzing and monitoring the execution of assigned functions. 3) Outlining policy and program requirements to provide technical advice and assistance. 4) Supervising and training a team in business functions such as workforce development, leadership, knowledge management, recruitment, retention, and onboarding, adhering to staffing plans, budgetary allocations, and regulatory policies. 5) Utilizing communication principles, analytical methods, and interpersonal relations practices to coordinate events, engage distinguished visitors, address protocol issues, and ensure standards are met. 6) Executing the governance processes for a USACE district and providing recommendations on its execution at the command level. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-13.

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.

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-13.

Education

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.

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
• This is a General Administration and Management Career Field 51 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
• 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 considered upon applicant's request and based on agency policy. A service agreement will be required.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.