Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Senior Water Control Manager responsibilities for the St. Louis District. Performs complex regulation of 4 Mississippi River navigation locks and dams, 1 Kaskaskia River lock and dam, and 5 multi-purpose reservoirs... ...Operations are designed to meet a number of water management missions including navigation, flood control, water supply, hydroelectric power, recreation and conservation of fish and wildlife. Makes real-time river and lake forecasts, determines operation required and issues instructions to lockmasters and lake managers. Coordinates the regulation of navigation locks and dams and/or multi-purpose reservoirs with lockmaster, lake manager, stakeholders, navigation industry, National Weather Service, and other USACE Districts. Obtains, processes, and disseminates hydraulic and hydrologic data to render aid in flood emergencies. Plans, supervises, leads, and coordinates the work of a staff of engineers, hydrologists, and technicians engaged in a broad and comprehensive program of hydrologic data collection, analysis, and reporting. Establishes performance standards, sets priorities, and evaluates performance of employees, assigns and technically reviews their work. Serves on a broad range of Division and USACE teams as a technical expert on Water Control Management issues. Prepares and directs preparation of correspondence, technical reports, estimates, operational budgets, fact sheets, status reports, and operational schedules as required. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Civil Engineer In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications for NH-03: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing hydraulic plans and/or specifications to ensure project requirements are met; performing technical engineering studies in civil works areas, such as hydrologic and hydraulics, emergency management, operation of flood control structures, and public communication, etc; and leading teams through operations of civil works projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the NH-03, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/