Department of the Army
Program Manager
Department of the Army, Washington, DC
DutiesServe as Leader of the Regional Integration Team within the Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Civil Works Directorate.USACE Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) region recruited consist of South Pacific.Responsible for integration of MSC program execution and oversight of the Civil Works program and activities with HQ USACE and ASACW.Manage the integration of planning, programming design and construction operations and maintenance for civil works activities assigned to USACE MSCs.Participate and provide input for Headquarters USACE Program Review Boards and other executive level activities and coordination associated with the Civil Works missions.Require expert knowledge on USACE budget development and appropriation process for overseeing and reviewing civil works projects and agreements.Develop and review policies, management plans, and guidance assigned to the regional integration teams.Coordinate and partner with other USACE elements, MSCs and Regional Integration Teams to ensure Civil Works mission aligns across the Command.Expert skills in briefing high-level officials on topics related to water resource planning and policies and proceduresAbility to communicate with communicate with ASACW, USACE officials, stakeholders and key elements supporting the Civil Works Program.Provide leadership and direction to a team of multifunctional senior level professional employees providing performance and position management, training and balancing work loads.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.Up to 10% of Temporary Duty Travel (TDY)Recruitment/Relocation/Retention incentive may be authorized QualificationsWho 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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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. Develop policies, management plans, procedures, and guidance for implementation in civil works and regional engineering programs; 2. Justify budgetary process and appropriations for civil works and other water resource projects; 3. Provide technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation of projects/programs to review, assess, evaluate and analyze organization's performance and operations; and 4. Perform supervisory duties for the personnel management of a multi-interdisciplinary staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14)
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:CommunicationsManages Human ResourcesOrganizational AwarenessProject 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-14).
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 informationMale 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(n) 51 - Management and Administration Career Field position.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.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.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Help
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Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.