Supervisory General Engineer (Chief Engineer)- DIRECT HIRE

This position serves as Chief Engineer under the administrative direction of the Director and is responsible for the technical direction of GLS engineering and environmental related activities. This position directs a variety of activities related to capital improvements, engineering and technical developments to achieve a reliable and safe navigation system. The employee is responsible for developing comprehensive programs for existing facilities and directs engineers and staff for this work.

As a Chief Engineer, you will: Be responsible for developing, directing, and managing the technical aspects of difficult and complex long-range planning, research, and development programs, covering a variety of engineering concepts and objectives in a number of technical fields. The primary objectives of these programs are to maximize the capacity of the existing GLS facilities and to improve the efficiency and safety of the system. Recommend projects/items to the Director to be included in the Seaway Infrastructure Program (SIP) and the Corporation's Maintenance Plan which include descriptions, benefit/cost analyses, priority assignments and proposed schedules. Monitors progress of approved recommendations. Communicate effectively and coordinate the Corporation's engineering and research and development programs with senior technical and policy representatives of a variety of Federal, State, local and non-governmental entities involved in navigation infrastructure planning and management. Be responsible for managing, directing, and supervising the GLS engineering program at all stages from conception through completion to ensure maximum effectiveness of all St. Lawrence Seaway facilities under the jurisdiction of GLS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multiple engineering disciplines including the monitoring of facilities, making recommendations for capital improvements, being responsible for developing solutions, designs and specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience planning work – including developing budgets, as well as directing and monitoring the work of other engineers and related personnel. PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous (2 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 30 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).