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Program Manager (Appropriations)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Institute for Water Resources - Water Resources Center
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Summary

About the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources (IWR).

This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade.

External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CERA244196024792

Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Posted 09/17/24
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Remote job
Yes - Remote work is authorized, however, if preferred and available, option to work from an Army installation is also an option.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$139,395 - $181,216 per year

Salary set based on duty location Alexandria, VA. Final pay will be based on selectee's remote geographical location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 10% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 Months by a current permanent Army employee. See "Additional Information" section below for further details.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes - OGE 450
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CERA244196024782
Control number
809676000

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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. The Area of Consideration is limited to employees serving continuously within the agency - Department of the Army, applying for Time-Limited Assignments.

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Duties

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  • Manage Civil Works appropriations across multiple business lines and accounts.
  • Organize and facilitate budget reviews to monitor project progress and identify and resolve issues related to project execution.
  • Develop budgets for Civil Works project management plans via the use of fact sheets, justification sheets, work plans and any other information in support of budget development, defense and execution.
  • Monitor program and project execution for Civil Works appropriations and preparing related briefings for senior leaders.
  • Monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risk and make improvements, solves problems, or takes corrective action when problems arise.
  • Interpret budget development policies and guidance related to Civil Works appropriations.

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 Statement OGE Form 450 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.

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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments


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: Manage Civil Works appropriations across multiple business lines and accounts; 2) manage the development and defense of budgets for Civil Works appropriations, and the execution of programs and projects, via project management plans, fact sheets, justification sheets, work plans and any other required information; 3) ensure timely and high-quality products and services are provided and funds are committed, obligated and expended in accordance with applicable laws, policies and regulations; 4) assist with developing and maintaining appropriation and execution reports for Civil Work projects that interface with corporate and internal databases; 5) and interpret budget policies and guidance related to Civil Works projects, assess changes and provide detailed instructions to professional staff to ensure consistent application across subordinate organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Budget Administration
  • Information Management
  • Project Management


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

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 Months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment.

If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 13 Months, you will need to apply to Announcement # CERA244196024792 at the following link:
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  • 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) 51 Career Field position.
  • 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.

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.






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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Email
USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RA-W4EFAA USACE INSTITUTE FOR WATER RESOURCES
DO NOT MAIL
Alexandria, VA 22315
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