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Operations Project Manager

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Northwestern Division, Portland District, Operations, John Day/Willow Creek Project
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Summary

About the Position: In this position, you will serve as aProject Manager for a Columbia River Multi-Purpose Hydropower Dam-Project, primarily responsible for management of personnel, technical activities, program schedules, fiscal accounting, and public relations.

You will have overall management and coordination of the various and diverse programs and functions of the Lock and Dam Project to include Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Resource Management, and Environmental Stewardship.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/26/2019 to 12/06/2019
Salary
$104,821 - $136,271 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Rufus, OR
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
WTHE191754314695HP
Control number
552818300

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Clarification from the agency

This position is being recruited under Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Competitive Service Positions, Title 5 U.S.C. Section 9905.

Duties

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  • Coordinate the operations and maintenance of all operating projects.
  • Adjust assignments of project personnel to meet workload demand.
  • Maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies or special interest groups.
  • Make recommendations for budget requirements and expenditures.
  • Ensure safety procedures are in place provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.
  • Supervises preparation of technical/annual reports, special reports, studies, project budget, and support activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
  • You may be required to complete a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in directing the operation and maintenance activities of a large industrial manufacturing facility -OR- energy production facility- OR- a multipurpose water management project which could include flood control and/or navigation. Specialized experience also includes oversight of the development/execution of an annual operating budget and environmental compliance programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of minimum qualifications/specialized experience as defined above.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) This is a Career Program (CP) 18 position - Engineer and Scientist (Resources and Construction) position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • Relocation or recruitment bonus may be considered.
  • Enhanced annual leave may be considered.
  • Advanced in-hire rate/pay setting may be considered.
  • If you receive reimbursement for a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be rated for minimum qualifications only.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Looking for a great place to work? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the best! In 2016, USACE ranked number two of government large-agency subcomponents! As rated by their employees, USACE supervisors strongly support employee development and opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills while also maintaining an optimal work/life balance. The Corps offers a team-inspiring and collaborative work environment, providing challenging and rewarding careers across a variety of disciplines.

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

John Day Lock & Dam is located in a rural setting in Rufus, Oregon, 109 miles east of Portland, Oregon, spanning the Columbia River from Oregon State to Washington State near Rufus, Oregon, and Goldendale, Washington.

Construction of John Day Lock and Dam was completed in 1971. The authorized primary project purposes are navigation and power generation.

The project consists of a navigation lock, spillway, powerhouse and fish passage facilities. Various recreational facilities are provided along Lake Umatilla and the John Day River.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
HE-APF-W2SJ01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PORTLAND
DO NOT MAIL
Portland, OR 97204
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