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Program Manager

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Directorate of Military Programs, Engineering Military Branch
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Summary

About the Position: This is a permanent position within Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE), Directorate of Military Programs, Engineering Military Branch located in Washington, DC.

The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual selected for this position.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/25/2023 to 06/02/2023
Salary
$99,908 to - $129,878 per year

The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual selected for this position.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job
Yes
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
25% or less - Business travel is up to 25% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24RA233167993843
Control number
727928400

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • Serves as senior Program Manager in the Military Engineering Branch of the Engineering and Construction Community of Practice, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Manages a wide variety of programs, projects, and initiatives critical to the accomplishments of the Corp?s mission.
  • Develops standard methods and procedures to be used in the management of project initiatives and fundings.
  • Prepares and interprets policy relating to design and construction management, work authorizations and funding.
  • Draft recommendations and directives, guidance, memos, plans, regulations, legislation, courses of actions and other material that influence new policy or policy changes.
  • Monitors the progress and priority of projects keeping high management officials informed.
  • Initiates corrective actions in coordination with Program Managers, Community of Practice Leads, Major Subordinates Commands, Centers, Districts and program customers and stakeholders.
  • Represents the Corps of Engineers in planning and programing reviews and meetings.
  • Reviews Congressional appropriations and authorization language for projects to ensure implementation of and conformance to the legislative challenges imposed by Congress.

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 the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


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.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level which includes: 1) exercise managerial control over construction programs and projects; 2) developing standard methods and procedures to be used in managing projects and funds; 3) developing and submitting budgets for design and construction funds with signatory authority in the area of budget allocation; 4) providing guidance and review on program execution plans, reprogramming actions, and design and construction directives for reasonableness of cost, conformance with criteria, and compliance with policies and procedures and 5) attending meetings with appropriate agency officials, contractors and representatives to discuss and/or resolve concerns associated with management of planning, design, and construction funding and other potential program/project impacts.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Building and Construction
  • Oral Communication
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

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.

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • 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 Field (CF) 18 - Engineers and Scientists - Resources and Construction position
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • When you perform 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.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to

    Executive Order 14043

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 résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé 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.

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