What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER position at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
Summary About the Position : This is a Program Manager, GS-0340-14 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh PLanning, Programs & Projects MGMT DIV in Pittsburgh PA. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 24 months. May be converted to permanent without further competition. External status candidates should apply to Announcement CERE256403077199 Responsibilities Serves as the Full Deputy to the Chief, Programs and Project Management Division (PPMD), and serves as Acting Chief of PPMD in the absence of the Chief. Fully shares in the direction and management of the Programs and Project Management Division (PPMD) to include technical and administrative work. Exercises delegated authority for management decisions related to major district Civil, Military, Environmental, and International and Interagency Support (IIS) projects. Provides Branches and Divisions with technical advisory and review services on specific projects, problems and programs. Participates in policy development and program planning for Division-wide activities. Provides staff leadership for completion and approval of Project Management Plans. Resolves controversies among district offices, other Corps offices, other military agencies, federal agencies and non-federal sponsors. Exercises full responsibility for administering subordinate professional, technical, administrative and clerical positions under PPMD. Serves as Source Selection Authority or Source Selection Advisory Committee member, as required for major acquisitions. Oversees the District’s Award Committee developing processes, soliciting recognition, chairing selections and keeping records of selections. Assists Deputy Commander with management of military personnel, property accountability. 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 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 : 1) managing a large program comprised horizontal or vertical projects that included at least two of these phases : planning, design or construction; AND 2) leading federal, non-federal or Congressional meetings to discuss program policies and facilitate resolution of project issues; AND 3) developing project specific project management plans (i.e. including schedule, costs, scope, acquisition planning, quality and risk management); AND 4) supervising, managing, or providing leadership to a team of administrative or technical staff performing program management work. 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 Human Resources Management Planning and Evaluating Reading Comprehension 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 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 temporary appointment not to exceed (NTE) 24 months you will need to apply to Announcement CERE256403077199 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 an Administrative and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 24 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.
