Regulatory Division Chief

Regulatory Division Chief

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Albuquerque, New Mexico, Charleston, South Carolina, Memphis, Tennessee

Salary Range: $124531 - $163646 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as Chief, Regulatory Division, with full responsibility for administering and enforcing the District U.S. army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program. Salary range for Albuquerque: $125,882 - $163,646 Salary range for Charleston and Memphis: $124,531 - $161,889

Major Duties:

• Administer the District's regulatory program within District's defined area of responsibility.
• Enforce the River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 407), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 13114), and Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413).
• Coordinate the implementation of the permit program with other elements of the District, to include Real Estate, Counsel, Engineering, Planning, Program Management, Construction, and Public Affairs, etc.
• Keeps abreast of a division workload and activities; monitors the distribution of work and assures that assignments vs. workforce are in balance.
• Evaluate performance of subordinates and advises subordinates on administrative matters and determines training needs.
• Working through subordinate supervisors, incumbent plans and directs the activities of 30 professional, technical and clerical support employees engaged in the implementation of the District's Regulatory Program.
• Keep abreast of incoming permit applications or other regulatory issues which may be controversial, develop congressional interest, involve major problems, or otherwise require special handling.
• Plan programs, budgets, and manages funding, manpower, and other resource requirements necessary to accomplish current and projected programs, and works with the Resource Management Office and Personnel Office to assure adequate funding and staffing.
• As Program Manager, incumbent is responsible for assuring that division activities are conducted in the most efficient and economical manner consistent with mission accomplishment.
• Develop uniform environmental guidelines to the maximum extent possible to build public confidence in the regulatory program.
• Establish and maintain a public involvement program to foster an effective working relationship with public and private organizations; federal, state and local agencies.
• Represent the Corps at public hearings and based upon stated views, comments, and/or recommendations, develops and recommends a District approach in response to issue(s) under consideration.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 for 0150 - Geography Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/geography-series-0150/ Basic Requirement for 0193 - Archeology Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ Basic Requirement for 0401 - Biology Series: 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 0408 - Ecology Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408/ Basic Requirement for 0460 - Forestry Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/forestry-series-0460/ Basic Requirement for 0808 - Architecture Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Basic Requirement for 0810 and 0819 - Engineering Series: http://extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement for 1301 - Physical Science Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Specialized Experience for GS-14: One year of specialized experience which includes: Implement expert knowledge of federal environmental statutes including Clean Waters Act and Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and the Rivers and Harbors Act. Applies a strong working knowledge of other federal environmental laws and regulations, to include water quality certifications, Endangered Species Act, and Historic and Cultural Resources. Applies fiscal law and budget principles for the management of a Regulatory Program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/24/2025 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12831698). F Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-24