Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Supervisory Interdisciplinary, GS-14 position with Alaska District, U.S Army Corp of Engineers and can be filled at either of the following duty locations: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska or Fort Shafter, Hawaii. The final duty location chosen is at management's discretion. Responsibilities Serves as senior technical expert and advisor and the Chief of the Hawaii and Alaska Regional Planning Team (HARP-T). Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and preparation of technical studies for planning projects. Directs Planning studies for Civil Works and related activities of other USACE programs of the Region. Responsible for the Region’s plan formulation process and evaluation of monetary and non-monetary benefits derived from existing and proposed Civil Works projects. Plans work to be accomplished, and coordinates work of subordinate supervisors. Interviews candidates and makes selection for subordinate positions in the organization. Responsible for the technical sufficiency of planning documents prepared by government personnel and contract architect-engineering firms for the Civil Works and assigned other programs of Alaska and Honolulu. Advises Director, district commanders and senior leadership about impending delays or possible alternatives to avert delays. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education or 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. Basic Requirement: This position has a basic entry requirement. The entry requirement requires completion of education or a combination of education and experience sufficient to be comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a four year course of study with a major in the professional or scientific field. Please refer to the following links for a list of all possible ways to meet the basic requirement. Basic Requirement Physical Scientist Series (1301): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Basic Requirement for Biologists Series (0401): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Basic Requirement for Engineers Series (0810 and 0819): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement Economist Series (0110): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/ Basic Requirement Social Scientist Series (0101): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Basic Requirement Archeologist Series (0193): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the Specialized Experience listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) overseeing a planning program comprised of multiple planning studies; AND 2) preparing high-quality reports, technical assessments, or planning documents that are policy compliant for civil works planning activities; AND 3) supervising, managing, or providing leadership to a team of technical staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. 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 Direct deposit of pay is required This is a Engineer and Scientist Career Field #18 position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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.