Job Summary
You will serve as the Chief of the Planning and Environmental Division at the Mobile District Headquarters. You will report directly to the District Engineer with supervisory responsibility and authority over several branches within the Planning and Environmental Division. As the Chief, you will serve as the principal technical advisor and consultant to the District Commander regarding all aspects of the planning mission.
Major Duties
- Provide planning and environmental support for other District elements including the Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Real Estate Divisions.
- Coordinate the District planning program for flood control, navigation and other water uses with other public and private interests that also develop and implement water resource projects in certain river basins of the District.
- Provide economic studies, environmental studies long-term operation and maintenance plans, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements for the continuing operation of completed projects.
- Provide environmental impact statements and assessments for both Clean Water Act and Navigation certifications.
- Provide environmental compliance studies and reports.
- Advise the District Engineer on the comprehensive water resources development program of the District including the development of flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power, recreation, and other projects across the region.
- Consult with private engineering firms, industrial representatives, etc. to furnish technical data regarding water supply requirements, minimum flow requirements, and flood conditions for developments to be located along water sources.
- Plan and assign work to subordinates determining work schedules and priorities.
- Provide advice, counsel and instruction on work and administrative matters. Reviews and approves the full range of personnel actions recommended by subordinate supervisors.
- Responsible for nurturing a positive command climate within the planning division. Addresses and resolves systemic employee complaints. Enforces discipline and corrects poor performance.
- Responsible for training and developing their workforce through both formal and informal training programs, mentorship programs, and a productive counseling program.
Qualifications
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 Requirements for the 0110- Economist https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/Basic Requirements for the 0020- Community Planner https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/Basic Requirements for the 0193- Archeologist https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/Basic Requirements for the 1301- Physical Scientist https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/Basic Requirements for the 0810/0819- Civil/Environmental Engineer https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfBasic Requirements for the 0401- Natural Resource/Biologist https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE In addition to meeting at least one of the Basic Requirements (Education) Above, you must also meet the Specialized experience listed below. Specialized Experience for GS-15: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) conducting planning analysis in accordance with "Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies" (2) Facilitate planning of Civil Works water resources projects consistent with laws and regulations. (3) Providing guidance on complex policy and technical issues impacting a Civil Works program. (4) Mentor and develop employees during the evaluation and implementation processes and (5) Build relationships with stakeholders within the local, regional, or national level to effectively achieve outcomes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).
Pay Range
$126,810.00 - $164,858.00