- Position Title
- Chief of Operations
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- SWGG190978232570D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to Tuesday, December 31, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Current Civilian Employees of the Organization
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION: Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA) WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a "2.").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee within the Organization in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Civilian Employee that works for the Organization recruiting for this position?
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION: Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA) WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a "2.").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee within the Organization in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Civilian Employee that works for the Organization recruiting for this position?
3.
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
4.
Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Do you meet the following?
Current Permanent Federal Civilian if you currently work on a permanent competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) Agencies:
• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Marine Corps
• Department of the Air Force
•Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category
*DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz
Do you meet the following?
Current Permanent Federal Civilian if you currently work on a permanent competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) Agencies:
• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Marine Corps
• Department of the Air Force
•Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category
*DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz
5.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a General Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and/or Electrical Engineer at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Biologist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Architect at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geologist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Chief of Operations at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Selectee must submit an Annual Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. If selected, are you willing to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement?
7.
This position requires a Secret clearance. If selected, are you willing and able to undergo the extensive background check required to achieve and hold such a clearance?
For each of the following questions, select the one answer that best describes your level of education and/or experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Prepare, manage, and/or execute large operations and maintenance (i.e., navigation, regulatory and natural resource management/recreation) budgets in compliance with governing public laws, regulations, labor agreements, interagency agreements and/or policies.
9.
Apply dredging principles associated with operations, maintenance, dredging, and disposal for navigable waterways, including national maritime union contracts and operation of ocean-going dredges.
10.
Direct and coordinate operations functions through organization leaders, customers, and stakeholders at local, state, and federal levels.
11.
Develop strategies for a regional asset management program for operations and maintenance activities.
12.
Adapt to changing environments and make appropriate adjustments when necessary to deal with changes in timelines, materials, and resources.
13.
Analyze and/or interpret policies, directives, and regulations governing conduct of work to determine the extent of responsibility delegated to the organization.
14.
Determine long-range manpower requirements to ensure operations and maintenance program requirements are met.
15.
Review subordinate supervisor's recommendations to determine contractor validity in conjunction with operations and maintenance overall objectives.
16.
For each response of "E" above, please identify the position in which you gained the education and/or experience.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
17.
Knowledge of and experience in lock operations and maintenance.
18.
Knowledge of and experience in flood control and natural resource programs.
19.
Knowledge of and experience in environmental and regulatory laws and regulations.
20.
Knowledge of and experience in operating practices associated with the maintenance and repair of marine equipment.
21.
For each response of "E" above, please identify the position in which you gained the education and/or experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
22.
Prepare responses to congressional inquiries.
23.
Discuss program issues with higher level authority to keep awareness level high and solutions to issues timely.
24.
Express information, thoughts and opinions through writing in a clear, convincing and organized manner.
25.
Express information, thoughts and opinions through oral presentation in a clear, convincing and organized manner to audiences of varying size.
26.
Represent an organization to present opinions, recommendations, and/or decisions to various entities in reference to operations and maintenance activities.
27.
For each response of "E" above, please identify the position in which you gained the education and/or experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
28.
Manage a large, diversified, multi-disciplined workforce.
29.
Work closely with high level officials to provide corporate leadership, develop goals, and/or establish mission requirements.
30.
Plan subordinate work assignments in accordance with priorities, work difficulty and/or capabilities of employees.
31.
Resolve controversial issues between varying entities both internal and external to an organization.
32.
Resolve controversial issues between varying entities both internal and external to an organization.
33.
Interview applicants for program vacancies.
34.
Identify employee training needs to ensure workforce can handle all phases of assignments.
35.
For each response of "E" above, please identify the position in which you gained the education and/or experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
36.
Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612? Note: You must include the following information in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (Full-Time, Part-Time, etc.) and hours per week. Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.
37.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.