Interdisciplinary (Deputy Division Chief)

Duties

• As Assistant Chief (Deputy), shares and participates fully in the overall planning, coordination, and administration activities within the Engineering and Construction Division (ECD).
• Provides supervision and direction through four Branch level supervisors and subordinate Section supervisors engaged in the administrative and technical direction of the ECD.
• Provides advice and guidance for the Commander on ECD policies and procedures. Provides status reports and management guidance in the monitoring of work completion. Reports on dam and levee safety.
• Reviews and approves governmental estimates. Works with the MVP Quality Manager in preparation of ECD Quality Management Plan for engineering products. Functions as the ECD Quality Manager and oversees the Quality Control of ECD.
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Division workforce, composed of ~150 engineers, technicians, clerical, and other professionals in grades through GS-14.
• Analyzes and interprets policies, directives, and regulations governing conduct of work. Recommends policies, methods and procedures. Participates in long-range planning and organizational and personnel changes.
• Renders advice to Branch and Section Chiefs and makes engineering and construction decisions on complex questions. Makes a general review of completed work for conformance to general plans outlined.
• Develops and implements the District comprehensive training program for ECD. Ensures adequacy of training/formal training plans for subordinate employees, interns, and trainees. Determines training needs and responds to training requests.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license.
• Professional Engineer or Professional Architect Registration/License is required.

Qualifications

• Applying engineering principles to direct interdisciplinary teams performing complex and comprehensive engineering projects.
• Recommending policies, methods, procedures, or organizational changes for efficient administration of engineering functions.
• Supervising and directing the work of employees performing engineering and/or construction duties. and
• Participating in the development and execution of engineering and/or construction budgets.

• Administration and Management
• Engineering Management
• Project Management
• Quality Management
• Technical Competence

Education