Navigation System Operations Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Tulsa District seeks a Navigation System Operations Manager for the Tulsa Operations Division.

Based in Sallisaw, OK, you will oversee complex inland navigation infrastructure including locks and dam systems, ensuring operational readiness and safety. The role requires technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and hydrology/hydraulics, plus ability to coordinate inspections and maintenance activities with field teams.

Qualifications

• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal Service performing duties: managing or leading operations, maintenance, and repair for complex inland navigation infrastructure (locks, dams, spillways, channels).
• Applying practical knowledge of lock and dam operations and maintenance, including mechanical and electrical maintenance principles and hydrology/hydraulics, to monitor, coordinate, inspect, and assess infrastructure condition and operational readiness.

Job description

About the Position:

This is a Navigation System Operations Manager position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Tulsa Operations Division Technical Support Branch Navigation Project Office Locks 14, 14 and 16, located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) 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 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 in this document.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Managing or leading operations, maintenance, and repair activities for a complex inland navigation, water-resources, industrial, utility, or comparable infrastructure system involving locks, dams, spillways, channels, or associated mechanical and electrical equipment. AND 2) Applying practical knowledge of lock and dam operations and maintenance, including mechanical and electrical maintenance principles and hydrology/hydraulics, to monitor, coordinate, inspect, and assess infrastructure condition and operational readiness. 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-11).