Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Senior Water Control Manager responsibilities for the St. Louis District.

Performs complex regulation of 4 Mississippi River navigation locks and dams, 1 Kaskaskia River lock and dam, and 5 multi-purpose reservoirs...

...Operations are designed to meet a number of water management missions including navigation, flood control, water supply, hydroelectric power, recreation and conservation of fish and wildlife.

Makes real-time river and lake forecasts, determines operation required and issues instructions to lockmasters and lake managers.

Coordinates the regulation of navigation locks and dams and/or multi-purpose reservoirs with lockmaster, lake manager, stakeholders, navigation industry, National Weather Service, and other USACE Districts.

Obtains, processes, and disseminates hydraulic and hydrologic data to render aid in flood emergencies.

Plans, supervises, leads, and coordinates the work of a staff of engineers, hydrologists, and technicians engaged in a broad and comprehensive program of hydrologic data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Establishes performance standards, sets priorities, and evaluates performance of employees, assigns and technically reviews their work.

Serves on a broad range of Division and USACE teams as a technical expert on Water Control Management issues.

Prepares and directs preparation of correspondence, technical reports, estimates, operational budgets, fact sheets, status reports, and operational schedules as required.