About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as a Regulatory Division, Branch Chief responsible for administrating the Department of the Army (DA) regulatory program and associated after-the-fact decisions on DA permit applications under the provisions of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act in the District's regulatory boundaries.
QualificationsWho 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 education and 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 for Archeologist: Please see the Individual Occupational Requirement for Archeology (0193) on OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ Basic Requirement for Biologist: Please see the Individual Occupational Requirement for Biologist (0401) on OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Basic Requirement for Ecologist: Please see the Individual Occupational Requirement for Ecologist (0408) on OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408/ Basic Requirement for Environmental Engineer: Please see the Individual Occupational Requirement for Environmental Engineer (0819) on OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Planning and Evaluating Program Management Technical Competence 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-12).
Major DutiesEnsure compliance, consistency, and management of the environmental aspects of the Corps Regulatory Program.Direct the timely examination and analysis of all types of permit applications received or initiated and compliance and enforcement actions, including those involving controversial environmental issues.Review correspondence and recommendations of subordinates concerning processing of DA permit applications.Coordinates with the other Branch Chiefs, the Division Chief, District Counsel, other resource agencies and the District Engineer on controversial applications to determine what course of action is appropriate.Serves as an advisor to the Division Chief on the execution of the regulatory program and participates in complex coordination meetings.Provides full technical and administrative authority for professional, administrative, and clerical staff.