Summary
About the Position: You will serve as the Chief of the Engineering and Construction Division at the Huntington District Headquarters' Office with responsibility for providing all engineering services for a wide range of military, civil, environmental, and interagency/international projects and programs.
Duties
Serve as a corporate leader within the District, Region, and USACE, ensuring clear communication, comprehensive risk management, and strategic decision-making.
Provide effective management and supervisory control over the execution of Military and Civil Works programs, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and policies.
Control project funds in accordance with the Project Management Plan (PMP) and provide supervision, leadership, and guidance to subordinate staff throughout the project delivery process.
Act as an authoritative source for decisions and guidance related to program and project objectives, ensuring proper execution of plans.
Establish strong partnerships with all stakeholders to ensure collaborative, sustainable alliances.
Develop leadership talent through coaching, mentoring, and guiding others to reach their full potential.
Oversee the development and submission of Military and Civil Works programs and budget data for USACE proposals and adjustments.
Serve as the technical authority on engineering and construction matters related to the projects, including coordination and oversight of major infrastructure programs.
Ensure that quality control and assurance procedures are effectively implemented across all projects, including audits and performance evaluations.
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
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): Communications Leadership Program Management Technical Credibility 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 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.