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Program Manager

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City District- Planning, Programs & Project Management Division, Mega Projects
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as Senior Program Manager for assigned USACE Designated "Mega Project" or Department of Defense Identified mission critical projects, responsible for all facets of customer interface and program execution. Directs, coordinates and oversees the planning, design and construction execution of the program in consultation with functional chiefs. This involves coordinating with and planning for the various requirements of using services.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/27/2023 to 08/03/2023
Salary
$123,218 to - $153,188 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Kansas City, KS
Kansas City, MO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Multiple
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
RHCE234438282386
Control number
739743700

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Duties

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  • Organizes, directs and coordinates activities of the Districts support.
  • Oversees the development of all program specific Project Management Plans (PMP) to assure optimum product schedule, cost, scope, acquisition plan, budget and quality through a risk informed planning process.
  • Is accountable to the Programs Chief or Operations Chief for progress reports and maintaining coordination with other District leadership on planning, design, and construction progress.
  • Participates in regular site visits to check progress, evaluate contractors performance, verify construction is within accordance to design specifications.
  • Accomplishes assignments in accordance with broadly outlined Program and Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP) objectives and the current USACE Mega Project Engineering Construction Bulletin as applicable.
  • Participates in conferences/briefings with representatives of higher headquarters, USACE, Department of Defense Agencies, other Federal Agencies, senior customer officials, local/state governments, contractors, and others.
  • Plan and assigns work to be accomplished by employees based on priorities matching the difficulty and requirements of the assignments and the capabilities of employees.
  • Provides direction of project management systems, and tasks other District elements through the function Chiefs, as needed, for support and execution of projects.

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 has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% for official duties/training.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires a supervisory probationary period as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG).
  • 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.
  • Incumbent required to obtain and maintain Project Management Professional accreditation within 1 year of selection.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

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
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible


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, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-13).
Specialized experience is defined as:

1.) Experience utilizing USACE program management practices to optimize construction contract schedule, cost, scope, acquisition plan, budget and/or quality assurance process.
2.) Experience applying USACE program management processes to plan, design, construct, execute, monitor, and control engineering scopes of work.

(1) Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or temporary reassignment NTE 3 years by a current permanent Army employee.

Temporary promotions or reassignments may be extended up to a maximum of six years. This position will not be made permanent.

Position will not be extended beyond 5 years due to nature of project.

(2) Position may be filled as a temporary appointment NTE 13 months, if candidate is not a current permanent Army employee.

Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three years.


Current permanent Army employees selected for a time-limited promotion or reassignment to fill a temporary position must be returned back to the position from which he/she was temporarily promoted OR to a different position of equivalent grade and pay as the permanent position.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Financial Analysis
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication


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

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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.
  • 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 an Administrative and General Management Career Field 51 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced Annual leave and credit for Non-Federal Service may be authorized.
  • Advanced In-Hire Rate may be authorized.
  • Relocation/Recruitment/Retention Incentive may be authorized.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized.
  • All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.

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.

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.

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