Summary About the Position: Serves as a Technical Support Branch Chief and works under general supervision of the Chief, South Florida Operation Office. Responsibilities Serves as a Technical Support Branch Chief and works under general supervision of the Chief, South Florida Operation Office. Serves as technical source of expertise in the repair and maintenance of navigation structures and flood control structures as well as in the operation and maintenance of the land and floating plants. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and directs in collaboration with other South Florida Operations Office supervisors, Operations Division Chief through subordinate supervisors, major maintenance of a variety of facilities and equipment. Personally, and through subordinate staff, manages the assigned plant and facilities utilized in repair and maintenance operations. Consults with supervisor to discuss program status and participates in formulation of major policies and procedures; keeps supervisor advised on highly controversial problems or matters of far-reaching impact and advises of significant actions. Continuously studies maintenance procedures and schedules to improve the preventive maintenance of the structures and confers with subordinate supervisors and facility staff to propose unified plans of improvement to Operations Managers. Develops work plans, specifications, conceptual designs, and government cost estimates. This includes operation and maintenance activities for flood control structures. Performs the full range of supervisory and management functions over branch personnel to ensure an efficient and effective operation. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: (1) Experience in directing inhouse and contractor maintenance crews; (2) Developing, planning, and budgeting for major maintenance work, (3) Determining repair techniques, resources and schedules, (4) Managing employee performance, training and development, and (5) Forecasting equipment rehabilitation and/or replacement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Facilities General Engineering Manages Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). 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/. 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 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) 18 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/ 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. Retention/Recruitment/Recruitment incentives may be authorized subject to agency determination that it is in the best interest of the government.