Program Manager

Summary

About the Position: Serves as Branch Chief for the Programs and Project Controls Office (PPCO), supervising a multi-disciplinary staff engaged in the life-cycle program and funds management and project automated information system (AIS) management of Civil Works, Military, Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Interagency & International Support (IIS) programs.

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Duties

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• Provides program and project management support to the Division and district personnel.
• Responsible for all programs management and funds control functions of the Military, IIS, and HTRW programs.
• Recommend priorities within the limits of resources to ensure proper project execution and financial balance.
• Oversee preparation of data for the District's annual workload forecasting effort and consolidate programming data into the AIS for future resource planning.
• Participate in policy development and program planning for Division-wide activities to ensure district policy conforms to existing precedents, practices, and guidelines.
• Serve as the District's staff authority and consultant on program management, providing expert advice on program policy, funding, scheduling, and manpower to the District Commander and Deputy District Engineer.
• Oversee and lead District efforts to meet initiatives of transforming the organization in regard to governance, business practices, and data analytics.
• Represent the District and provide advice and guidance on program and project operations, negotiating with concerned parties to gain compliance with established policies.
• Provide leadership and strategic recommendations to senior management regarding the Military, HTRW, IIS, and Civil Works programs and budget allocations.
• Supervise the PPCO workforce and work operation, planning and scheduling the office's work and making assignments based on capabilities, priorities, and project difficulty.
• Initiate and submit requests for personnel actions, select candidates for PPCO positions, establish performance objectives, evaluate employee performance, and initiate performance awards.
• Interpret and determine the impact of pertinent legislation on the District's programs, projects, and budget formulations to ensure compliance.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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
• 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.

You must also meet the specialized experience as indicated in the below statement:

Specialized Experience Statement:

One year of specialized experience which includes managing and coordinating complex programs or projects; analyzing funding, resource requirements, schedules, and performance to support program execution; providing advice and recommendations on complex program management issues; and coordinating with senior leaders and stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve organizational objectives. 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:

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

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

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.
• This position requires a 1 year supervisory probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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(n) Career Field 51- Program Management position.
• 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 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.
• Relocation or retention incentives may be authorized in accordance with this appointment.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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