Summary About the Position: Serves as the Operations Project Manager (OPM) for the Kaskaskia Navigation Project which includes the Jerry F Costello Lock and Dam, 36 miles of channel, 2,900 acres of public lands, recreation visitor access areas, campgrounds, threatened and endangered species, forest management, operations and maintenance buildings and grounds, and outreach and education programs. Position primarily responsible for leadership of crew. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall management and coordination of the complex programs and functions for the infrastructure and public lands comprising the Kaskaskia Navigation Project. Manages the execution of all missions at the Project, to include navigation, environmental stewardship, and recreation. As Operations Project Manager, utilizes a high degree of managerial ability and technical knowledge to plan, assign, direct, and review work operations of employees, and contractors. Consults with key staff members to develop efficiencies, improvements, solutions to problems, resolution of operational and engineering challenges, coordinate work efforts, and assure optimum mission accomplishment. Manages operations and all disciplines of general maintenance and repairs for multipurpose dam, spillway, navigation locks, public lands, recreation features, and project buildings and grounds. Responsible for overall operation of the locks and dam in a safe and efficient manner that is consistent with all prudent provisions of the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS) guidance and processes. Supervises the Natural Resource program of the project. Manages a Facilities Program and, through district engineering staff, makes field level determinations on engineering matters concerning improvements or additions to existing project facilities. Conducts personnel administration by assigning work; recommending promotion or reassignment of subordinate employees and supervisors; making formal appraisals or work performance and determining training needs for all levels of subordinate workers. 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 Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes executing natural resource outreach initiatives for the general public, stakeholders, and/or external agencies; assisting in the development of natural resource programs, management plans, and/or program budget; and establishing work schedules, manpower requirements, and/or project priorities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities/Production Management Technology Leadership Oral Communication Problem Solving Education Additional Information This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades GS-12 and GS-13 under the General Schedule (GS) system. This position will be located in Modoc, IL and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized at management discretion. 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 Career Program (CP) #18 - Engineers & Scientists position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.
