Summary
About the Position: Applies a broad professional knowledge of principles and techniques to develop overall procedures to accomplish the project's objectives and goals. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skill to direct programs. Prepares, plans and administers the operation, maintenance, and management of project recreational facilities and programs. Prepares technical plans and specifications for operation and maintenance work to be accomplished by contract and hired labor at project office.
Responsibilities
Coordinates construction, dam maintenance and repair, campsite rehabilitation contracts and developing the Master Plan with other Divisions in the District.
Develops a budget and administers the preparation and assembly of the annual budget for the lake facilities, i.e. Flood Risk Management, Water Supply, Recreation, and Environmental Stewardship.
Provides leadership and supervision through subordinate Assistant Operations Manager, Natural Resources Specialists, and Park Rangers.
Consults with managers and key staff to determine the adequacy of programs, and whether changes are needed.
Gives advice, counsel, and/or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
Aligns positions to minimize duplication of functions and overlapping of duties.
Promotes project resources through full utilization of contacts and liaisons with numerous Legislative Representatives, Federal, State and municipal agencies, private and public organizations, large commercial concessions, industrial interests.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Education Requirement: Biologist 0401 series Engineering 0800 series In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications for NH-03: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing natural resource programs, out grants on public lands, and/or facility maintenance programs; developing implementation plans for natural resources, facilities maintenance, and/or recreation programs; and assisting in the preparation of budgets, work schedules, and/or plans in support of natural resources and/or operations and maintenance programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the NH-03, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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/.