About this role
Job SummaryThe Office of Port Infrastructure Development is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer to provide expert technical leadership and administrative oversight. This role is critical in advancing safety, efficiency, and resilience of our nation's marine transportation systems, including ports and docks.
QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience including: engineering training; applying concepts and principles to planning, design and construction and transportation-related construction projects. Experience in leadership and management, including work leading and coaching teams and performance management. Experience in strategic planning, program and project management and verbal and written communications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesThe Supervisory General Engineer: Leads employees involved in the review, assessment, and management of marine infrastructure development projects that are subject to federal oversight. Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and timeframe. Provides senior level advice relative to civil engineering. Applies a wide range of concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical and diagnostic methods and techniques. Provides recommendations and advice in the planning and design process, and engineering management services for design and construction projects. Prepares reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. Provides guidance and oversight of the planning, designing, constructing, evaluating, inspecting, maintaining, and operating of projects and programs involving aid and grants. Provides management and oversight of projects conducted through contracts, grants, and/or cooperative agreements related to port infrastructure. Are you an engineer who loves the unique challenges of waterfront infrastructure and enjoys leading others toward success? We are looking for a Supervisory General Engineer to join the Office of Port Infrastructure Development. In this role, you will help modernize the nation's ports while guiding a dedicated team of technical experts. If you have a background in civil or marine engineering—with experience in planning, design, or construction, we want to hear from you. Join us as we lead the team building the future of American maritime commerce.RequirementsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).