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As an Executive Deputy of Civil and Emergency Operations, serves as first line supervisor and technical expert for the staff with principal responsibility for providing direction, guidance, and assistance to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Divisions and Districts on matters related to development and management of water resources infrastructure; protection, restoration and management of environmental resources; disaster response and recovery; and engineering and technical services. Ensures timely execution of Civil Works program policies as established by the Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works). Work is accomplished through the supervision of multi-disciplinary Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Regional Integration Teams (RITs) that includes business line managers and professional and technical subject matter experts (SMEs). Capital equipment and material used in these activities are valued at approximately $125 billion. The annual USACE program is more than $5 billion; supplemental appropriations periodically increase the total annual program amount up to $20 billion. The Civil Works program is carried out by 300 military officers and approximately 23,000 Federal civilian employees. Continuity and uniformity in managing the execution of the program at Headquarters, USACE is carried out by a staff of Senior Executive Service Division Chiefs, Communities of Practice, and a subordinate staff of over 193 employees. Supervisors Civil Works Division Chiefs and Deputies of seven RITs. Provides direction and guidance to Regional Business Centers from problem resolution of Civil Works issues. Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) within the guidance on objectives, policy concepts, and program philosophies of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA (CW)). The Chief of Engineers outlines general policies, objectives and relative priorities within broad and diverse fields and consults with the incumbent on various matters related to assigned areas of technical responsibility. The incumbent is delegated authority commensurate with assigned responsibility for independent decisions and actions on matters affecting policies, procedures, standards, and other official guidelines for Civil Works Programs within the framework of existing legislation, executive orders, and other policies. Independently plans and carries out program responsibilities and keeps superiors informed on the most significant and/or controversial matters. Technical decisions are accepted as authoritative.
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Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages using 10pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins to describe your qualifications. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification.
There is one MTQ:
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Retired Federal Service Employee: 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.
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.
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As an Executive Deputy of Civil and Emergency Operations, serves as first line supervisor and technical expert for the staff with principal responsibility for providing direction, guidance, and assistance to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Divisions and Districts on matters related to development and management of water resources infrastructure; protection, restoration and management of environmental resources; disaster response and recovery; and engineering and technical services. Ensures timely execution of Civil Works program policies as established by the Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works). Work is accomplished through the supervision of multi-disciplinary Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Regional Integration Teams (RITs) that includes business line managers and professional and technical subject matter experts (SMEs). Capital equipment and material used in these activities are valued at approximately $125 billion. The annual USACE program is more than $5 billion; supplemental appropriations periodically increase the total annual program amount up to $20 billion. The Civil Works program is carried out by 300 military officers and approximately 23,000 Federal civilian employees. Continuity and uniformity in managing the execution of the program at Headquarters, USACE is carried out by a staff of Senior Executive Service Division Chiefs, Communities of Practice, and a subordinate staff of over 193 employees. Supervisors Civil Works Division Chiefs and Deputies of seven RITs. Provides direction and guidance to Regional Business Centers from problem resolution of Civil Works issues. Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) within the guidance on objectives, policy concepts, and program philosophies of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA (CW)). The Chief of Engineers outlines general policies, objectives and relative priorities within broad and diverse fields and consults with the incumbent on various matters related to assigned areas of technical responsibility. The incumbent is delegated authority commensurate with assigned responsibility for independent decisions and actions on matters affecting policies, procedures, standards, and other official guidelines for Civil Works Programs within the framework of existing legislation, executive orders, and other policies. Independently plans and carries out program responsibilities and keeps superiors informed on the most significant and/or controversial matters. Technical decisions are accepted as authoritative.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. 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.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
- You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- 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. You must sign a mobility agreement.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
- Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights , for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
- FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
- SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov) , (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages using 10pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins to describe your qualifications. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification.
There is one MTQ:
- TQ 1: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large, multidisciplinary organization responsible for executing complex water resources infrastructure programs, including navigation, flood control, environmental restoration, and disaster response. Proven expertise in developing and implementing strategic policies, managing large scale budgets, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and emerging national priorities. Expertise in balancing program requirements within limited resources, ensuring effective workload distribution, optimizing organizational performance, and aligning financial decisions with strategic goals.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:
- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
- ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
- ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
- ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Retired Federal Service Employee: 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.
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.
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