Summary
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.
Duties
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.
How you will be evaluated
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. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Financial Management Human Capital Management Partnering Technical Credibility Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. 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.