Navigation System Operations Manager

About the Position: This is a Navigation System Operations Manager position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Tulsa Operations Division Technical Support Branch Navigation Project Office Locks 14, 14 and 16, located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The selectee serves as Navigation System Operations Manager of one of the two sections of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in the Tulsa District that are under the management of the Navigation Manager. Responsible for directly supervising Navigation Project Office employees performing the operations, maintenance and repair of the locks, dams, spillways, channels and associated structures that are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation As first level supervisor of navigation lock and dam operations and maintenance employees at two or more navigation locks and dams, the incumbent supervises all aspects of the work performed by these employees. As Navigation System Operations Manager, the incumbent establishes long range planning schedules and goals for the navigation system operations and maintenance program. The nature of the work involves very complex, detailed planning and coordinating the interaction of many different types of workers within and external to Navigation Project Office subordinate organizations over a large geographical area. Determines navigation system requirements and prepares plans, specifications, statements of work, etc. and procures maintenance and construction supplies and services. 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 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-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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: Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Managing or leading operations, maintenance, and repair activities for a complex inland navigation, water-resources, industrial, utility, or comparable infrastructure system involving locks, dams, spillways, channels, or associated mechanical and electrical equipment. AND 2) Applying practical knowledge of lock and dam operations and maintenance, including mechanical and electrical maintenance principles and hydrology/hydraulics, to monitor, coordinate, inspect, and assess infrastructure condition and operational readiness. 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-11).