Summary
About the Position: The incumbent of this position is the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) technical authority for the Levee Safety Program activities in the six districts of the MVD. Serves as the technical expert advising and directing all phases of the program. The duty location will be determined upon selection and can be at any of the 6 Districts listed above within MVD. Not eligible for full time telework.
Duties
Serves as a consultant to districts for the quality control review of the Levee Safety Program features of projects.
Develops, implements, and provides oversight of the Division's Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for levee safety products.
Investigates Levee Safety Program problems, determines action needed to correct deficiencies.
Develops innovative applications or new techniques for project designs and resolves complex or conflicting technical and policy issues.
Interprets and disseminates policies, regulations, and criteria for the Levee Safety Program set by HQ USACE to ensure proper implementation across the division.
Investigates Levee Safety Program problems, determines actions needed to correct deficiencies, and provides guidance on engineering staffing and organization to ensure program integrity.
Education
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/.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. As part of the assessment process, your resume will be evaluated using a competency-based method. This structured evaluation measures your qualifications, experience, and skills against the core competencies required for the position. Final scores will determine whether you are referred to the Hiring Manager for further consideration. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.