Interdisciplinary

Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
Institute for Water Resources (IWR)
Locations (City, State)
Multiple Locations
Position Overview/Duties
Position: Interdisciplinary GS-0110/0810/1301/1315/1340-15
Introduction: Serves as the programs leader within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Institute of Water Resources (IWR) Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), a nationwide Technical Center of Expertise (CX) that supports that nation’s flood risk management, hydrologic and hydraulic forecasting, planning analysis, dam and levee safety, and HEC software engineering/integration standards &practices. Manages and leads USACE-wide efforts, working with multi-disciplinary teams, to research innovative solutions, develop and revise state-of-the-art, industry standard software analysis tools, training programs, regulations, guidelines, and other documented guidance associated with hydrologic engineering, water management, and planning analysis problems encountered by USACE and the broader national and international water resources community. Sets strategic direction, provides leadership and exercises oversight; formulates and applies research and development, training, and technical assistance; and provides senior-level consultation and advice to HQUSACE staff, USACE District and MSC staff, staff in leadership positions at other federal and state agencies, and representatives of foreign countries.
PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT.
Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Serves as the national and international level technical authority in one or more professional disciplines in science, engineering, economics, and/or risk analyses, associated with flood risk management, water management, planning analysis, ecological analysis, and consequence estimation per delegation of authority by the HQs, Department of the Army (HQDA) Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA-CW).
• Serves as an independent advisor and technical consultant to HQUSACE senior leadership, the HEC director, HEC division chiefs, and USACE Divisions/Districts on nationally and internationally controversial and significant technical issues that affect studies and operational projects; provides resolutions to broad technical issues, contract assistance, and applies new/updated standards and criteria.
• The incumbent serves as a Team Leader on methodology, software tools, and training program development within functional areas at HEC. Provides oversight and strategic direction while leading study groups and/or steering committees to identify and implement recommendations to improve overall functions, operations, and performance.
• Meets with other government agencies, industry groups, universities, contractors, and organizations to understand technical positions related to flood risk management studies and water management activities, influence and negotiate resolutions, and develop common ground.
  

Other Conditions and Requirements

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:
  

Basic Requirement (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):

• GS-0110-15 can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/
• GS-0810-15 can be found at extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• GS-1301-15 can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
• GS-1315-15 can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315/
• GS-1340-15 can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorology-series-1340/
  

Requirements
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
Experience Requirement I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Serving as a technical authority in science, engineering, economics, or risk analysis to develop innovative methodologies, software tools, and policies for flood risk management; Providing technical direction to senior leadership, program managers, and project teams on significant technical issues which can include research, software development, and/or training programs; Leading teams and steering committees to improve program operations and performance by articulating program issues, balancing workloads, and coaching team members in problem-solving methods.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Competencies Needed For The Position

• National technical authority
• Scientific innovation leadership
• Policy and standards development
• Executive technical advising
• Team and program leadership
• Training and stakeholder engagement lead
  

Conditions Of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
  

Other Requirements

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs will be authorized
• Remote may be authorized
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Kim Core
  

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor
To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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