Program Management Specialist #442

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Program Management Specialist #442. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Manages work plans and coordinates projects tasks resources deadlines and priorities to staff; monitors work progress adjusts project schedules and updates status of work on a regular basis. Plans directs and executes programs to include developing supporting materials policies procedures agreements and other programmatic materials and publications. Identifies issues develops solutions and advocates for corrective actions to ensure sound program management. Performs monthly safety inspections in SAA spaces and annual health and safety inspections for Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at Work Experience
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of experience infacilities/project management.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of or ability to learn departmental rules regulations procedures and functions including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics and the Architect of the Capitol pertaining to facilities management.
  • Knowledge of office equipment computers relevant software/Web applications and spreadsheets and databases.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn current occupational and environmental safety and health practices programs laws codes and standards.
  • Ability to communicate and manage complex projects with diplomacy tact and professional bearing.
  • Ability to apply general program management practices and principles.
  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Proven capability to work in a fast paced and quickly changing environment.
  • Strong ability to meet department and organizational goals and customer expectations by puttingforward and making data and research driven decisions that yield high-quality outcomes by utilizingtechnical information examining issues and computing risks.
  • PMP or other professional/project management certifications.
  • Skilled talent in reaching out to and across to SAA departments sister agencies nonprofit and privatesector organizations foreign governments or international organizations to achieve common goals.

  Working Conditions

  • This position requires an onsite presence and directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate when in session. As such this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations in inclement weather on holidays weekends and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session.
  • As such maintenance windows may only occur at night on weekends and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades maintenance wiring backups support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights weekends and holidays.
  • Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds).
  • Work requires frequent physical effort walking bending crawling standing for long durations.
  • Physical dexterity in the use of fingers and limbs in the operation of hand equipment.
  • Occasional exposure to noise and cold temperatures (from computer equipment) to chemicals and allergens (besides chemicals) and to hazardous materials like chemical.

  Education

  High School/ GED.

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  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.

Required Experience:

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