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Plant Operations Manager

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Operations Division, Navigation Branch, Plant Operations Section
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Work as a supervisor for the Dredge and Vessel Operations, facility and personnel management, as the Chief of Plant Operations Section.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/24/2024 to 06/11/2024
Salary
$103,409 to - $134,435 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Wilmington, NC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to perform temporary duty travel (TDY) of 25% for this position in support of the mission.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION BELOW
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERL240713972129HW
Control number
792888600

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Duties

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  • Adjust operations based on availability of financial and employee resources.
  • Plans and assigns work to subordinates and determines work schedules, deadlines, and priorities.
  • Personnel manage involving developing performance standards, evaluating performance, addressing conflicts and employee concerns, personnel actions.
  • Direct, plan, schedule, and accomplish a navigation program and repair mission.
  • Manage a fleet of vessels, directing the activities and maintenance of the vessels in routine and emergency operations.
  • Provide technical and physical support to help manage an annual multi-million dollar maintenance dredging program.
  • Address safety issues regarding vessel and equipment maintenance.
  • Perform crisis management in emergencies using critical thinking and effective scheduling.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to local and higher headquarters on matters pertaining to dredging, operations, and maintenance of navigation projects, plant and facilities.
  • Provides technical assistance in the development of an annual plan of work, schedules, deadlines, and budgets for accomplishing the navigation program.
  • Serve as a representative at Regional and National conferences, presenting opinions, recommendations, and decisions at conferences.
  • Coordinate activities with representatives of other District elements, Federal, state, and local officials, and private interests for coordinating surveys and navigation related work, including all phases of dredging.
  • Prepares briefings, interprets regulations, policy and guidance letters, drafts policy memos in support of navigation and dredging program initiatives.
  • Resolve issues, problems, and recommend solutions with diverse audiences.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation (NACI-TIER 1).
  • This position has been designated as mission essential and incumbent will be required to abide those requirements such as (report to work during hazardous weather, Reduction in Force etc.,)
  • This position requires a valid driver's license be obtained and maintained.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience included planning, scheduling, and coordinating the activities of a variety of employees (i.e. professional, technical, administrative and wage grade employees) engaged in operations and maintenance activities such as: management of vessels; mobile and fixed mechanical equipment; and repair facilities. I possess a knowledge of dredging, and other marine construction activities and equipment. I possess a knowledge of navigation and related environmental and construction programs.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Employee who have not served a One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 24 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Relocation/ Recruitment, Superior Qualification and credit for non-federal & Uniform service, Incentive may be authorized, if found to be in government best interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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