About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: As the Chief of Regional Projects Branch, oversees a team of up to 20 professionals, providing leadership, technical supervision, and direction for complex Civil Works projects such as flood control, drainage, and infrastructure improvements. Manage project delivery, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, making policy and technical decisions, and ensuring program effectiveness while representing the branch in high-level briefings and meetings.
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 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 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 Education Requirement for Each Series: Supervisory Community Planner - GS-0020 Supervisory Social Scientist - GS-0101 Supervisory Economist - GS-0110 Supervisory Geographer - GS-0150 Supervisory General Biologist - GS-0401 Supervisory Landscape Architect - GS-0807 Supervisory Architect - GS-0808 Supervisory Engineer - All Engineers - GS-0810, GS-0830, GS-0850 Supervisory Physical Scientist - GS-1301 Supervisory Geologist - GS-1350 In addition to meeting the basic requirement above for your chosen occupational series, you must also meet the specialized experience requirement listed below to qualify for this position: Specialized Experience required for qualification at the GS-14 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Executing complex civil works projects; AND 2) Organizing and prioritizing team workload to accomplish program objectives, delegated assignments based on project; AND 3) Monitoring, evaluating, identifying risks, and recommending corrective action on programs and projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Manages and Organizes Information Organizational Performance Analysis Project Management 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).
Major DutiesServe as Branch Chief supervising up to 20 staff, assigning work, setting priorities, and providing technical and administrative guidance to achieve program objectives.Plan, direct, and coordinate complex Civil Works projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with established schedules and Program and Project Management Business Process objectives.Communicate project and program status, priorities, and complexities to non-Federal sponsors, government officials, NGOs, and the media to maintain collaboration and transparency.Make timely decisions and recommendations on technical, administrative, and policy issues, including complex or controversial matters.Track, assess, and inspect assigned programs and projects, conducting studies and analyses to identify areas of concern and ensure effectiveness.Manage staff performance, training, hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions while ensuring equitable performance standards and career development opportunities.Collaborate with organizational units, USACE leadership, contractors, and agencies to ensure alignment and integration of program and project activities.Represent the branch in briefings and meetings with Congress, government officials, and other stakeholders, advising on project management policies and resolving critical issues.