Summary About the Position: Serves as Branch Chief, Info Generation & Management Brach (IGMB), Topography, Imagery & Geospatial Research Division, Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). This position is being filled as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary DB-04 (GS-12/14), which may be filled under any of the listed Job Family Series. Responsibilities Acts as the Branch Chief of the Information Generation and Management Branch (IGMB), Geospaitial Research Laboratory (GRL), performing supervisory functions, managing budgetary requirements and contracted research. Conducts performance appraisals and other personnel management responsibilities. Maintains individual development plans for branch members. Mentor staff for technical and management positions. Presents at conferences and meetings to senior officials of industry and government. Reviews study proposals, progress reports, and final products for technical quality, consistency and adequacy. Monitors work operations to identify and eliminate barriers and bottlenecks to improve business practices and promote team building. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Manages the research and development of novel geospatial technologies within the Information Generation and Management Branch. Strengthens the development of geographic information software that enables reliable information. Exercises significant responsibilities in advising higher ranked management officials in developing overall goals and objectives. Develops and maintains effective working relationships, especially in difficult situations. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Command 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 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 in this document. Basic Requirement: To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirement for each job series in addition to required experience. Geographer, 0150 series: Geography Series 0150 (opm.gov) Engineer, 0801, 0830, 0850 series: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Physical Scientist, 1301 series: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) Geologist, 1350 series: Geology Series 1350 (opm.gov) Mathematics, 1520 series: Mathematics Series 1520 (opm.gov) Computer Science, 1550 series: Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the below experience: Specialized Experience: To qualify for DB-04 (GS-12/14) grade level or equivalency, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the DB-02 (GS-11) level in Federal service which includes: 1) Supporting critical research in the application of expertise in geospatial and topographic science; 2) Executing program and budget responsibilities, contracted services, and personnel administration to maintain a healthy program; 3) Mentoring staff and establishing/maintaining individual developmetn plans for assigned branch or team; 4) Approving expenses to include small purchases, contact actions, and employee travel in accordance with federal regulations; and 5) Reviewing proposals, progress reports and final products for technical quality and consistency aligned with organizational goals. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Strategic Thinking Technical Competence Written Communication This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-04 (equivalent to GS-12/14). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating 2.5. 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). This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the job opportunity announcement closing date. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional 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 two 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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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(n) Engineer and Scientists Career Field position. 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/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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.
