Civil Engineer or Geologist

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is seeking a Dam Safety Program Manager (DSPM) within the Geotechnical Branch of the Engineering Division in Louisville, KY. The role reports to the District Dam Safety Officer and focuses on routine dam safety activities across the district.

The DSPM will develop and coordinate the dam safety program, manage O&M funds, and lead inter-agency partnerships. A PE or PG license is required, with 15% TDY travel and non-sensitive clearance.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience leading multi-disciplinary teams during planning, design, construction, operation, inspection, and evaluation of Civil Works and Dam Safety projects; providing QA for dam safety projects; offering technical expertise on Geotechnical Engineering and/or Dam Safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for routine dam safety activities within the District.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement the District Dam Safety Program including O&M funds coordination.
• Form and facilitate inter-agency partnerships focused on client/sponsor satisfaction and dam safety advocacy within the Region.
• Serve as a technical specialist for dam safety program establishment and implementation.
• Manage the district dam safety training program.
• Oversee periodic inspection, evaluation, and risk assessment of dams within the District.
• Lead dam safety emergency coordination and report on project responses to emergencies.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Risk Management

Technical Compliance

Written Communication

Education

Civil Engineer (0810) basic requirement

Geologist (1350) basic requirement

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

Locations (City, State)

Louisville, KY

Position Overview/Duties

The Louisville District is recruiting for a Dam Safety Program Manager (DSPM) responsible to the District Dam Safety Officer (DSO) for all routine dam safety activities within the District. This position is located within the Geotechnical Branch of the Engineering Division in Louisville, KY.

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Serve as the focal point for all “routine” dam safety activities within the District.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the District Dam Safety Program to include coordination of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funds to ensure dam safety priorities are met.
• Forms and facilitates inter-agency partnerships focused on client/sponsor and stakeholder satisfaction and is an effective proponent for dam safety within the Region.
• Serves as a technical specialist for the establishment and implementation of the dam safety program.
• Manages the district dam safety training program.
• Manages the program of periodic inspection, evaluation, and risk assessment of the dams within the District.
• Functions as team leader for dam safety emergency coordination with responsibility for implementing, coordinating and reporting on project(s) response to emergency conditions.

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.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Basic Requirement for Civil Engineer (0810) Series: Please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Basic Requirement for Geologist (1350) Series: Please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/

Requirements

In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:

Specialize d Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes leading and/or working with multi-disciplinary team during the planning, design, construction, operation, inspection, and evaluation of Civil Works and Dam Safety projects; providing quality assurance for dam safety projects; providing technical expertise, advice, and assistance regarding Geotechnical Engineering and/or Dam Safety matters; experience performing screening level risk assessments and risk communication of Dam projects.

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 to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Competencies Needed For The Position

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Technical Compliance
• Written Communication

Conditions Of Employment

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Professional Geologist (PG) license in good standing is required.
• A valid, state driver’s license is required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) CP-18 position.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives MAY BE authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

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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.