Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Deputy to the Chief of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet - Huntington District, with a Permanent Duty Station located in Huntington, WV. Responsibilities Serve as assistant planner and scheduler of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (R3F) Units and the repair stations. Coordinates with R3F Fleet Unit Chiefs/Superintendents on work scheduling and Fleet Unit utilization within the Ohio River Basin. Assist with developing schedules and coordinates major maintenance and support activities to be performed by the regional fleet units and repair stations. Provide functional expertise in the performance and execution of major maintenance work concerning lock and dam gates, lock filling and emptying valves and associate operating systems. Regularly communicates with Fleet and Repair Station Branch Chiefs and supported district Technical Support and Maintenance Branch Chiefs to assure established work scopes are being executed to an acceptable standard and in a safe and timely manner. Reviews Project Management Plans (PMP's), Scopes of Work (SOW's), Accident Prevention Plans (AAP's) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA's) for scheduled and upcoming projects and provides appropriate feedback. Oversee the operations and maintenance of over 40 items of major equipment and floating plant. Directly supervise R3F 5-person R3F command and control staff (R3F Safety Manager, R3F Plant Manager, two Program Analysts and Administrative Support Assistant). Assist R3F Fleet Unit Plant Managers with contracting actions and lead weekly R3F coordination call with Huntington District Contracting Division. Assist with R3F Staffing Plan development and participate in weekly coordination calls with CPAC to discuss current and pending hiring actions. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, apply for this vacancy number RECE256425653033 for status candidates. 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. 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: operations and/or maintenance of navigation facilities; experience at a navigation project; knowledge of navigation operating components such as lock gates and culvert valves, discharge/intake systems; and experience in a lead or supervisory position. 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: Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 probationary period may be required. One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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. 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.