Natural Resources Project Manager GS-0401-12 (56777)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Falls of Rough (KY); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

US Army Corps of Engineers’ Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Louisville District, seeks a Manager of a lake project at Falls of Rough, KY. You will oversee operations, maintenance, and administration of Corps-operated areas, deliver customer services, and coordinate flood control and recreation programs.

You will supervise staff, develop operational plans, manage budgets, and ensure safety, compliance, and public enjoyment of the facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Minimum education/experience requirements as described in the announcement.
• Experience in coordinating multiple-use lake project activities and supervising staff.

Responsabilités

• Supervise employees at the lake project including GS Park Rangers and maintenance staff.
• Develop and implement detailed Operational Management Plans for fish, wildlife, facilities, land, interpretive services, and safety.
• Prepare annual budget requests for goods, services, maintenance, and construction.
• Manage the lake project operations to ensure efficient and effective operation and coordinate with Engineering Division.
• Provide staff training for facility operation and safety.
• Oversee recreation programs and manage facilities for safety and public use.
• Plan work, set priorities, and schedule completion.
• Interview and select candidates and set performance standards for supervised staff.

Connaissances

Communications

Facilities Operations and Maintenance

Financial Management

Managing Human Resources

Natural Resource Management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines

Description du poste

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)

Falls of Rough, KY

Position Overview/Duties

As Manager of a lake project responsible for providing customer services in all aspects of the operation, management, maintenance, and administration of the Corps-operated areas of a multi-use flood control facility, flood control operations, dam safety, management of recreation facilities providing recreational and interpretive services to the visiting public, providing fish and wildlife management programs on Corps operated lands, coordinating with state and local agencies.

• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
  • Supervise employees engaged in carrying out various aspects of the Corps missions at the projects, staffing level includes both GS Park Rangers, Administrative support personnel and Wage Schedule maintenance personnel and temporary employees.
  • Researches, develops, writes and implements detailed project Operational Management Plans which outlines policies for areas of fish and wildlife management, facilities management, land management, interpretive services, visitor assistance and safety.
  • Prepares annual budget requests for long and short term scheduling of goods, services, maintenance, new construction or plant replacement.
  • Manages the lake project to ensure efficient and effective operation of flood control facilities; coordinates with Engineering Division personnel on a regular basis to ensure operation is accomplished in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Ensures project personnel are properly trained to operate facilities.
  • Performs recreation program management involving specific recreational facilities and programs directly associated with the facilities as well as a wide variety of repetitive and one-of-a-kind recreation and/or interpretive programs.
  • Manage recreation facilities including regular inspections of, determining use capacities, regulating in regards to safety and resource protection, making decisions to minimize vandalism, and enhance facilities for public utilization and enjoyment.
  • Plans work to be accomplished and coordinates work of subordinates setting priorities and prepares schedules for work completion.
  • Interviews and selects or recommends candidates for positions at the project and establishes performance standards and makes evaluations for directly supervised subordinate positions.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: 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.
• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must meet the minimum positive education and specialized 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.

Basic Education Requirement For Natural Resources Project Manager Position

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

Combination of Education and Experience

• Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Specialized Experience Listed Below

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes experience in a senior or lead position that provides work experience at a multiple-use lake office; coordinating flood risk management, recreational and natural resource management activities at a multiple-use lake project; administering contracts; providing leadership, guidance and oversight to subordinates and park staff to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with directives, regulations and policies, particularly in the areas of physical security, OSHA requirements, and emergency operations; providing guidance to staff in planning and operation of recreation areas and multi-use facilities; maintenance program management with facilities and equipment; providing informational classes to the public; and preparing budget proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Competencies Needed For The Position

• Communications
• Facilities Operations and Maintenance
• Financial Management
• Managing Human Resources
• Natural Resource Management
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license to perform duties of this position
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.

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 [ST1] .
• 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 a(n) CP-18- Engineers and Scientists position [ST2] .
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not 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.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Jon Fillingham, 270) 213-0599 [e-mail]

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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.