Business and Industry Specialist (Project Manager)

Office of the Local Defense Community Corporation•Arlington County, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) Headquarters Office in Arlington, Virginia. OLDCC is a Department of War field activity authorized under Title 10 USC §198 that supports efforts to enhance the readiness and lethality of military installations, ranges, and test facilities. The Business and Industry Specialist serves as a Project Manager under the direction of the OLDCC Director, coordinating technical and financial assistance for defense-impacted areas responding to effects arising from local Department of War activity. The role coordinates local, intergovernmental, and inter-agency leadership groups and OLDCC staff teams to plan and implement projects, including assisting communities with Federal grant applications. The specialist is OLDCC's senior subject matter expert for compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies concerning the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and develops a strategic program covering NEPA requirements across OLDCC's lines of effort. The position also represents OLDCC and the Department of War at conferences, meetings, working groups, and field visits at local, state, and Federal levels, including with leadership and staff at local installations.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service, which may have been gained in the private sector.
Experience managing project or grant activities to support implementation of activities that alleviate economic impacts.
Experience providing guidance on compliance with environmental laws and policies pertaining to NEPA.
Experience serving as a liaison with community partnerships and stakeholder organizations.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be determined suitable for Federal employment and participate in the direct deposit program.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, and required to file an OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually.
May be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, and to work outside normal duty station hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or mandatory overtime.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in a resume of no more than two pages.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and coordinate technical and financial assistance for defense-impacted areas responding to impacts arising from local Department of War activity.
Organize local, intergovernmental, or inter-agency leadership groups and OLDCC staff teams to plan and implement projects.
Coordinate with and assist communities in developing Federal grant applications.
Provide senior subject matter expertise, guidance, and direction on compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies concerning NEPA.
Develop a program and strategic plan encompassing NEPA regulatory requirements across all OLDCC lines of effort.
Plan, organize, lead, and represent OLDCC and the Department of War at conferences, meetings, working groups, and field visits at local, state, and Federal levels, including with local installation leadership and staff.