Project Manager

at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary About the Position: Incumbent will be responsible for managing the Rock Island District’s Small Boat Harbor Program. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement #CERGRI242801843387 Please see “Additional Information” section below for further details. Responsibilities Serves as Project Manager and/or Program Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects and/or programs. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products in support of the project. Negotiates and integrates all district functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.) Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations. Represents the District Commander, serving as the districts primary point of contact for projects assigned with Federal, state and local government agencies, Congressional interests, other external organizations and higher authorities. 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 Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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) Performing project and program management business processes to manage project milestones, scheduling, scoping, and budgeting related to civil works infrastructure such as lock and dam facilities and/or navigation channels and harbors; 2) communicate with local sponsors, other state or local agencies and/or general public on project related issues; and (3) Resolve project issues, which may include but not limited to scope, schedule, budget and quality issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Interpersonal Skills Planning and Evaluating Project Management Stakeholder 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-???12). Education Additional Information Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond (6) years, up to eight (8) year. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months will need to apply to Announcement #CERGRI242801843387at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/801739000 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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 Construction, Engineering, 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.