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Program Manager

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Programs and Project Management, IIES Branch
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Summary

About the Position: Serve as Program Integrator for the Norfolk District International, Interagency and Environmental Services (IIES) Branch with responsibility for exercising management and operational control over the assigned projects and integrating all projects and efforts related to the production base support program and environmental support at both Radford and Holston Army Ammunition Plants (AMMO Program).

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/21/2024 to 07/05/2024
Salary
$103,409 to - $158,860 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Locations
01 vacancies in the following locations:
Kingsport, TN
Radford, VA
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 up to 30% of the time
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERD241361180184D
Control number
796696400

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Duties

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  • Manage a variety of unique efforts and projects related to the AMMO Program for the Norfolk District.
  • Provide program integration across multiple agencies and organizations to develop appropriate requirements for multiple projects, conformance with criteria, and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Perform as the project team leader, implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the program and project development and intermediate products.
  • Integrate Executive and/or Congressional schedules and criteria, and establish project scope and criteria, parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.
  • Review and/or prepare recommendations for contractor project changes.
  • Develop and recommend the District's position relative to Congressional inquiries and/or contractor claims/protests/disputes and prepare responses.
  • Develop standard methods and procedures to be used throughout the AMMO Program to manage projects and funds; utilize design and construction directives; and develop and submit budgets for design/construction funds.
  • Determine the source of and resolve problems relating to design and construction delays, excessive costs, and other technical problems.

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 is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment.
  • This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
  • The duties of this position require 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.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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.

For GS-13:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Serving as a Project Manager with the responsibility for overall management and execution of assigned projects; Planning, organizing, and directing team work to execute program requiring substantial resources or changes in established procedures; Assessing key program requirements and priorities to provide timely and effective guidance; Determining the source of and resolving problems related to design and construction delays, excessive costs, and other technical problems.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

For GS-14:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Leading a matrixed team of individuals (i.e., project managers, engineers, schedulers, real estate specialist) to complete technically complex and cost/schedule sensitive projects; Formulating program plans and goals to ensure alignment with requirements for projects; Providing authoritative interpretations of policy regarding design and construction management, work authorizations and funds; Developing standard methods and procedures to be used throughout the assigned Program to manage projects and funds; Applying knowledge of the mission objectives and applicable guidance and directives to anticipate/resolve major programming needs/problems.
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, at GS-13/14 grade level, 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 your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Administration and Management
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Project Management
  • Technical Competence

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • This position requires you to submit 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(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
  • This is a developmental position to the GS-14. You may be selected at the GS-13 or GS-14 level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. You may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements:
    (1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level;
    (2) Higher level work exists at target grade level;
    (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned;
    (4) Supervisor recommends promotion;
    (5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and;
    (6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions.

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 assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

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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