Regulatory Project Manager

About the Position: Utilizes professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies to serve as a Regulatory Program Manager. Conducts the evaluation of applications for permits for activities or work in waters. Personally monitors compliance with permits, conducts the investigation of unauthorized work, and other related work.

Selection may be made at the developmental GS-07 level, GS-09 level or the full performance GS-11 level. During the developmental level, you will perform some of the same duties as the full performance level; however, you will perform in a training capacity and under closer than normal supervision. The incumbent will serve as a Project Manager within the Operations Division, Regulatory Branch, for Department of the Army (DA). Incumbent responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following;

Evaluate Department of the Army (DA) permit application, compliance, and/or enforcement cases for activities in waters of the United States and/or navigable waters of the United States within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act;

Assist in the development of general permits (GP);

Assist in the development of procedures to implement directives from higher authority; and

Serve as a District representative on groups and task forces with missions of interest to the District and/or the regulatory program, and to complete assignments related to special regulatory initiatives directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of the regulatory program.

The regulatory specialist facilitates the accomplishment of items (1) to (4) above, by coordinating the activities of subject matter specialists within or outside the District to produce a timely and quality product which meets the overall objectives of the regulatory program. The regulatory program is directed at ensuring that the physical, biological and chemical integrity of the nations water resources are improved and enhanced and that regulated activities in these waters are in the best interest of the people, considering environmental, social, and economic concerns. At times, the regulatory specialist may be required to advise lower grade employees on the procedural aspects of the regulatory program, resolve differences (administrative and technical) among views and positions of other Federal and state agencies and private interests for finalizing certain regulatory actions, and represent the Corps as an expert witness in court cases on permit decisions and/or enforcement actions in which he/she was involved.