Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist

Summary

About the Position: Serves as Operations Manager for the Locks and Dams Projects responsible for the efficient and economical accomplishment of Project Office mission through the management of activities involving personal work efforts. This announcement is for current, permanent Army Command employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CEDB-26-13102309-MP

Duties

• Direct and coordinate the daily operations, preventative maintenance, and repair of locks, dams, channels, and associated water resource infrastructure across an assigned navigation river system comprising multiple projects and facilities.
• Establish long-range planning schedules, operational targets, and short-term workflow priorities for lockmasters and subordinate units based on available resources, agency deadlines, environmental compliance, and statutory safety mandates.
• Evaluate budget constraints, man-hour requirements, materials, and equipment needs to formulate recommendations for major maintenance, structural repairs, and project funding allotments.
• Supervise subordinate supervisors and operating personnel by setting performance standards, evaluating work performance, approving leave, identifying training needs, conducting selection interviews, and administering disciplinary actions.
• Enforce command safety, physical security, and environmental compliance programs across all navigation structures through routine on-site inspections, risk assessments, hazard abatement, and employee safety instruction.
• Serve as a primary liaison with commercial waterway operators, the navigation industry, labor union representatives, and various agencies to resolve controversial matters.

Qualifications

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 Civilian Employees of the Organization This announcement is NOT for external Army Command employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External Command employees should apply to Announcement #CEDB-26-13123009-MP. 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: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal service, which includes: Managing or directing the operation, maintenance, and repair of civil works navigation facilities or industrial infrastructure (such as locks, dams, waterways, reservoirs, or heavy industrial facilities); Formulating and adjusting operational work schedules, resource allocations, and long-range maintenance plans based on budgetary and operational priorities; Supervising or leading technical, trade, or craft personnel, including setting performance standards, evaluating work, identifying training requirements, and resolving employee grievances or conflicts; and Coordinating and collaborating with commercial waterway/marine industry representatives, engineering authorities, regulatory bodies, and union/labor officials regarding facility closures, safety procedures, or controversial operational conditions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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).

Education

Some positions allow applicants to qualify based on education substitution in place of specialized experience, for this position series/grade level you must qualify based on specialized experience alone. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Other Information

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 an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field 18 position. 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. Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention incentives are NOT authorized.