Division Programs Director, LRD

About the role

****This vacancy is open to Federal Civil Service Employees currently assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)**** Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. This is a Tier 1 Position.

Salary for Tier 1 positions in Army are normally between $199,172 and $209,600.

What you will do

• Provides overall direction, engineering oversight and execution of the Division's Civil, Military, Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste, interagency and International Services Programs, Congressional defense, engineering and technical functions.
• Assures adherence to DA commitments made to Congress, Major Commands, Installations, and local sponsors.
• Oversees the planning, project management, design, construction, water management, real estate functions, operations, and projects that include navigation locks, dams, powerhouses, canals, storm damage protection, bridges, levees, recreational facilities, medical facilities, housing, barracks, training facilities, DoW recruiting facilities, projects for other governmental agencies, research and development facilities, and environmental cleanup and restoration.
• Directs the following: implementation of policies, guidelines, and processes to improve the quality of technical products; program execution in accordance with appropriations, and USACE's policy; allocation of financial resources to the districts; technical review processes within the Division.
• Serves as the regional USACE principal technical representative with other regional Federal and non-Federal entities within the Division boundaries.
• Prepares the Division Commander for testifying to Congress.
• Establishes a working relationship with various functional chiefs, ASA for Civil Works, ASA for Installation Environment, ASA for Safety and Occupational Health, Office of Management and Budget, Congressional members and their staffs, other Federal departments, and state and local government, officials.
• Represents the Division Commander in boards and committees with external entities.
• Provides USACE leadership for the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA, which includes multiple state and federal agencies), the Southeast Power Administration (SEPA), the International Joint Commission (IJC, which includes state and federal representatives from Canada and the USA), and the Asian Carp Regional Coordination Committee (ACRCC, which includes multiple federal and state agencies and the Council on Environmental Quality).
• Chairs the Regional Programs Review Board to ensure program execution of the Civil Works, Military, Regulatory, Operations, and Environmental Programs.
• Advises the Division Commander as necessary on major policy matters and keeps the Commander informed of the status of assigned programs.
• Decisions are accepted as authoritative and recommendations directly affect the successful accomplishment of the Division's and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) programs.
• Completed work is subject to review for attainment of objectives.

Requirements

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
• The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
• Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines.
• Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile.
• The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army.
• You must sign a mobility agreement.
• There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
• Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

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: ***

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.

If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed by an Executive Evaluation Panel to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualification (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQ must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed.

Best Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. QRB Assessment Process: If you are selected for this position, your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) will be evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

Beginning in FY 2026, OPM has implemented a structured interview process as the method for assessing ECQs. As part of the QRB certification process, you will be required to participate in a structured interview administered by OPM, which will be used to determine whether you meet the Executive Core Qualifications for entry into the Senior Executive Service.

Unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to ***

Documents you must provide

• Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.
• Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
• A complete application includes items described below.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages.
• If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration.
• We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available.
• Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans.
• Please use 0.5-inch margins.
• For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text.
• Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs within their 2-page resume.
• PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO USACE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service assigned to USACE employee.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• ADDITIONAL DOCUMMENTATION FOR BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: Candidates identified as Best Qualified by the Executive Evaluation Panel will be required to submit the following: Your most recent signed performance appraisal.
• (Please do not submit prior appraisals.) If a current performance appraisal is not available, you may instead provide a signed letter of professional recommendation, dated within the last 12 months, that evaluates your performance; AND A list of three (3) professional references who can speak to your executive-level qualifications and performance.
• Each reference must include the individual's name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address, and telephone number.
• NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

What to expect next

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (***), 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: ***

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.

You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, or your application is incomplete, your application will receive no further consideration. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.

Once you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of entering this position.

Please notify your servicing ethics counselor (part of the legal office) as soon as possible after starting your SES duties so the ethics counselor can assign you a new entrant report in the online Integrity system, (***).

Additional information

Veterans' Preference: Does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES). SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential for SES leaders; individuals selected may be reassigned across geographic, organizational, or functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

The Department of the Army uses a tiered SES structure to determine pay ranges based on position scope, breadth, functions, and organizational placement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Applicants are expected to comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements (see EEO Policy) and may reference USAJOBS employment resources at ***

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (***). False Statements: Applicants must provide truthful information; false statements may result in non-selection, removal, fines, or other penalties.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, employee-organization membership, or other non-merit factors.

Adverse Screening: Candidates proposed for selection are subject to adverse information screening, including inquiries into misconduct, malfeasance, or neglect of duty. If selected, individuals must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and all conflict-of-interest statutes.

This includes filing a Public Financial Disclosure Report covering personal and spousal financial interests, outside positions, and assets. Conflicts may require divestiture or disqualification from certain duties. Additionally, individuals may not participate personally and substantially in matters involving a former non-federal employer for up to two years.

Financial disclosure reports are releasable to the public upon request.E-Verify: All new hires must complete DHS Form I-9, and employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

The Department of the Army participates in E-Verify, and employees must resolve any system-identified discrepancies to maintain employment.Any employment offer to a current or former (within 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee requires authorization from OPM. Such applicants must disclose this status to Human Resources.

Retired federal employees interested in reemployment should review the Reemployed Annuitant guidance.