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Chief Installation Readiness Division

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/10/2025 to 01/24/2025
Salary
$147,649 to - $221,900 per year

Tier 1 Position. Salary for Tier 1 positions in Army are normally between $193,819 and $204,000.

Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
00
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DA-24-RJK-12650841
Control number
827447200

Duties

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The Chief, IRD is the senior official responsible for Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization (SRM), Base Operations support and public works engineering technical expertise and guidance throughout USACE. The incumbent works in close collaboration with the HQDA ASA(IE&E) and DA-G9; Army land holding commands, providing USACE expertise, and advice in the development and issuance of Army installation management policy and doctrine. The incumbent also works with DoD and other federal agency leaders to influence and educate the broader installations/facility engineer community policies and practices. The incumbent works across the whole of USACE, HQ, ERDC, Districts and Centers to provide DoD with holistic engineering solutions to installation modernization. The incumbent participates in tri-service and Government wide meetings, boards, and other activities to resolve issues and develop overarching guidance on installation support and management policies and procedures.

The incumbent manages and oversees the integration of all USACE activities in support of Army Energy Security and Sustainability and is responsible for coordinating and developing policy and guidance on all energy-related issues to support the Army and DoD, including energy sustainability practices, alternative energy sources, renewable energy sources, technology evaluation, commercial utilities, and support the Commander, USACE, in his role as the Army Power Procurement Officer. The incumbent is the technical proponent for real property master planning, including master planning services, training, and other support to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and DoD. The incumbent partners with multiple agencies as the Public Works Sector Lead Agent in support of DoD Mission Assurance including DoD, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and USACE principal offices with critical infrastructure responsibilities. The incumbent serves as the lead integrator within USACE, and within the Army for Facility Control-Systems and associated Cyber Security. Oversees the execution of an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) proponent program to improve and assure mission reliability of power, utilities and infrastructure that supports the National Military Command System (NMCS) and Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) sites.

The incumbent serves as the technical proponent for installation support, SRM execution, and Public Works focused training courses developed and offered through the USACE Learning Center or other educational entities. With 5 GS-15 direct reports, a staff of 20 subordinates, and over 3,500 USACE government personnel executing the program, the incumbent enables USACE Districts/Centers execution of over $6 billion annually in support of Department of Defense Public Works Professionals. Receives very broad policy direction from the Director of Military Programs, who provides guidance on major program objectives and goals. The incumbent independently defines missions, makes decisions, develops initiatives, and directs action on matters affecting planning, policies, procedures, technical standards, and organization management. Performance is evaluated relative to anticipating, resolving, and accomplishing the mission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.
You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
You must sign a mobility agreement.
You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position.

  • 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. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
  • The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
  • Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army.

Qualifications

**To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.

(1) Mandatory Executive Core Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) (ECQ)

All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. Use the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model to describe your accomplishments. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.

Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, who have been certified by the OPM do not need to address ECQs. However, Current or Former SES members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility and Candidates who have successfully graduated from an OPM approved Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

(2) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. Your TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages per TQ using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

TQ 1 - Ability to plan and direct strategy and policy activities with emphasis on execution of minor construction; sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM); maintenance and repair; master planning, base operations services (BOS), and critical infrastructure resilience in support of the broad range of installation services (including public works, energy, facility related control system cyber security, housing, environmental actions, public-private partnerships and Soldier and Family Readiness) in a large multi-level organization.

Education

Education Requirements:

Occupational Series 0801, 0810, 0830, 0850 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Occupational Series 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
  • False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
  • Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
  • Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.
  • Be advised that, if selected, you must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and other statutes and regulations pertaining to Federal employee conflicts of interest. You will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report disclosing your financial interests as well as financial interests imputed to you under Federal law and regulation. Your financial interests include your outside positions with non-federal entities, and the assets owned by you and your spouse. Should your assets or other financial interests, such as stocks you own, create a conflict of interest with your official duties, you may be asked to divest the asset or request disqualification from a portion of your duties. Furthermore, you may not participate personally and substantially in certain matters involving your former non-federal employer for up to two years. Your financial disclosure report is releasable to the public upon request. Please contact the POC listed at the bottom of this announcement should you have questions about these requirements.
  • E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience.
Your resume will be evaluated by an SES rating and ranking panel, and afterwards, highly qualified candidates will undergo the Structured Interview process.
The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur.

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