Dredge Operations Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a skilled supervisor to support the Captain by reviewing dredge plans and orders, planning crew travel and changes, and contributing to the dredge operating budget. You will plan, assign work, and advise on personnel actions including training, performance, and staffing vacancies.

Responsibilities include ensuring all safety requirements are current and followed, coordinating Subchapter M inspections, and supporting deployment of vessel crew and EEO efforts.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience monitoring and/or supporting dredge and/or facility operations day to day.
• Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.
• Combination of Education and Experience to reach 100% qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review dredge plans and dredge orders as prepared by the Dredging Product Delivery Team.
• Plan and coordinate crew travel, locations and movement of dredge crew vehicles, tie-up arrangements, and crew changes.
• Provide input to the dredge operating budget and recommendations.
• Plan and assign work; advise Captain on performance ratings, training, documentation, awards, and staffing vacancies.
• Ensure safety regulations are up to date and followed; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Subchapter M inspections and compliance.
• Support Captain in deployment of vessel crew and EEO efforts.

Skills

Dredge operations

Budget input

Personnel management

Safety program development

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education

Job description

Duties

• Responsible for supporting the Captain in the accomplishment of the following: reviewing dredge plans and dredge, orders as prepared by the Dredging Product Delivery Team.


• Plans, coordinates, and communicates crew travel, to include locations and movement of dredge crew personal vehicles, tie-up arrangements, and safe and effective crew changes.


• Provides significant input to, and recommendation for, the dredge operating budget.


• Responsible for planning and assigning work and providing input to the Captain on personnel related actions, such as performance ratings, training requirements and documentation, awards, and management of crew staffing vacancies.


• Responsible for ensuring that the unit is aware of all pertinent regulations and policies and that all safety requirements are up to date, posted, and are followed.


• Coordinates and oversees the Subchapter M inspections and compliance.


• Supports the Captain in deployment of vessel crew, EEO, and Affi

Duties

• Responsible for supporting the Captain in the accomplishment of the following: reviewing dredge plans and dredge, orders as prepared by the Dredging Product Delivery Team.


• Plans, coordinates, and communicates crew travel, to include locations and movement of dredge crew personal vehicles, tie-up arrangements, and safe and effective crew changes.


• Provides significant input to, and recommendation for, the dredge operating budget.


• Responsible for planning and assigning work and providing input to the Captain on personnel related actions, such as performance ratings, training requirements and documentation, awards, and management of crew staffing vacancies.


• Responsible for ensuring that the unit is aware of all pertinent regulations and policies and that all safety requirements are up to date, posted, and are followed.


• Coordinates and oversees the Subchapter M inspections and compliance.


• Supports the Captain in deployment of vessel crew, EEO, and Affi

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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


• Occasional travel may be required.


• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing 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.


• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/​or 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

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

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees


• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce


• 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/​or 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

Minimum Qualifications For The NH-02

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring and/or supporting a dredge and/or facility operations day to day activities; assisting in the development of a safety program; and providing contract administration support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-01/GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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:

Additional information

Located within walking distance of Busch Stadium, home of Cardinals Baseball and Enterprise Center, home of Blues Hockey. Minutes from the world famous Gateway Arch; St. Louis Zoo and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Employees live in various locations in Missouri and Illinois. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits.

• This is a pay banded position. The NH-02 band encompasses grades GS-05 and GS-11 under the General Schedule (GS) system.


• 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.


• This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.


• 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


• This is an Engineers and Scientist #18 Career Program 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.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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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.