Program Manager

Summary About the Position: This position is with the HQ, US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Military Programs, Interagency and International Services (IIS) Division. It is duty-located at 441 G St NW in Washington, D.C. and will be filled on a permanent basis. Responsibilities Manage and monitor all aspects of complex Military Design and Construction programs. Analyze design and construction program data to make recommendations that may include significant changes in program direction. Resolve design and construction problems. Meet with officials and project stakeholders regarding the execution of design/construction programs. Provide authoritative interpretations of the organization's policy regarding cost and schedule control. Requirements Conditions 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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) exercising managerial and operational control of construction programs to include in-depth understanding of mission objectives and knowledge of agency business practices in conjunction with laws, policies, and regulations; 2) assisting with establishing design, and construction management policies to facilitate implementation of construction program initiatives; 3) identifying and resolving problems relating to design and construction delays, excessive costs, and other technical problems; and 4) preparing design and construction program data for special studies, presentations and other similar purposes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Decision Making Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving 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 Specialized Experience requirement as described above; substitution of education for experience is not permitted. Additional Information Duty location is Washington, D.C. This is not a Remote position. However, this position is eligible for a Telework Agreement in accordance with organization policy. The Security Cooperation requirements of this position are governed by 10 U.S.C. 384, one of the Security Cooperation (SC) reforms enacted in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), for Fiscal Year 2017.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 Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure 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.