INTERDISCIPLINARY

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, OR / Seattle, WA region seeks a Direct Hire Senior Water Manager for the Seattle District's Upper Columbia. You will oversee water management across three critical projects: Libby Dam, Albeni Falls Dam, and Chief Joseph Dam, combining technical oversight with team leadership.

This role requires strong communication and coordination across federal agencies, contractors, and local stakeholders to ensure reliable water resources and compliance with

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Seattle District Upper Columbia Senior Water Manager, responsible for water management at three critical projects: Libby Dam, Albeni Falls Dam, and Chief Joseph Dam. This is a highly impactful role that combines technical oversight, team leadership and communication.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Seattle District Upper Columbia Senior Water Manager, responsible for water management at three critical projects: Libby Dam, Albeni Falls Dam, and Chief Joseph Dam. This is a highly impactful role that combines technical oversight, team leadership and communication.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Portland, Oregon|Seattle, Washington

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Seattle District Upper Columbia Senior Water Manager, responsible for water management at three critical projects: Libby Dam, Albeni Falls Dam, and Chief Joseph Dam. This is a highly impactful role that combines technical oversight, team leadership and communication.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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 requires 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 the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm 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 incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-hire, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive, Advanced Leave Accrual. Some of the occupational series and locations of this Interdisciplinary position are covered by a Special Salary Rate (SSR). Special Salary Rate range for Seattle, WA Duty Location, 0810 series: $133,359 to $160,638. Salary range for Seattle, WA Duty Location, 1315 series: $ 119,630 to $155,521. Special Salary Rate range for Portland, WA Duty Location, 0810 series: $130,328 to $157,607. Salary range for Portland, WA Duty Location, 1315 series: $ 114,684 to $149,091.