Program Manager (Plant Branch Chief)

Summary About the Position: You will serve as the Navigation Divisions key advisor on issues involving the operations and maintenance of the District's floating plant and facilities. As Physical Support Manager of the Navigation Division, is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of all floating plants. Works under the very general direction of the Chief, Navigation Division. Responsibilities May serve as the deputy to chief, Navigation Division. Coordinate scheduling of Portland District hopper dredges for project in other districts. Serves as a member of the West Coast Hopper Dredge Planning committee. Direct preparation of detailed budget, schedule, initial prioritization of items, and execution of the floating plant work . Make periodic inspection of field activities for compliance with dredging orders, and plans. Direct studies, investigations, and procurement to utilize state of art methods and equipment to continually improve management of floating plants. Direct the operation of repair shops and boatyards used to perform shop and field repair of plant and equipment. Supervise engineering of floating plant including the planning, design, cost estimating and the contract administration in connection with major repairs, modification and improvement. Conduct personnel administration through subordinate supervisors Assign work and participate in selection committees for placement and promotion of employees to subordinate supervisory positions. Assist in the development of the preparation of plans for dredging maintenance program for the floating plant. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with operation and maintenance activities involving dredging and repair or rehab of navigation facilities; provide regulatory oversight applicable to budget allocation; and plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates the work of subordinate maintenance section staff in developing management plans for navigation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Adaptability Change Management Decision Support Leadership Political Savvy Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking 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-13). Education 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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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(n) Installation Management Career Field 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 authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move maybe in the Government interest. The following incentives may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.