Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Rock Island, IL

12d

About The Position

This interdisciplinary position may be filled in one of several listed occupational series and at either the GS-11 or GS-12 grade, depending on the applicant’s qualifications. The position performs project management functions. At the full-performance GS-12 level, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. Projects involve planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations, and may be complicated by stakeholder interests, technical issues, government and external organization interests, and applicable statutes and regulations. The Project Manager serves as the District Commander’s representative and the district’s primary point of contact for assigned projects. The role manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through construction and initial operations, monitors progress and performance, and takes corrective action as needed to maintain agreed schedules and costs. The position implements applicable corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies in project development and intermediate products, and allocates project funds to district elements while monitoring commitments. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. A valid state driver’s license must be maintained. The position requires a one-year probationary period and completion of at least Level 1 internal qualification under the USACE Program and Project Management Career Development Plan, within the applicable timeframe established with management. Direct deposit is required, and proof of U.S. citizenship is required. A hiring incentive may be offered at management discretion; relocation costs are not authorized.

Requirements

Meet the basic qualification requirements for the applicable occupational series: Community Planning (0020), Geography (0150), Archeology (0193), Biological Sciences (0401), Architecture (0808), Engineering (0810/0819/0830/0850), or Geology (1350).
GS-11: One year of specialized experience managing multiple projects involving planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of cost estimating, engineering, and construction management concepts and principles; and participation in developing and negotiating with contributing agencies or organizations. Alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may meet the GS-11 requirement.
GS-12: One year of specialized experience managing and coordinating multiple projects involving planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of cost estimating, engineering, and construction management concepts and principles; participation in developing and negotiating a comprehensive Project Management Plan with contributing agencies or organizations; and serving as the primary point of contact for customers and external agencies. Education cannot substitute for GS-12 experience.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-09 or equivalent for GS-11, or 52 weeks at GS-11 or equivalent for GS-12.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete at least Level 1 internal qualification under the USACE Program and Project Management Career Development Plan within the applicable timeframe established with management.
Applicants using foreign education must provide documentation that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or has received full credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

Manage, control, coordinate, and execute assigned projects.
Coordinate project planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations.
Represent the District Commander and serve as the district’s primary point of contact for assigned projects with customers, government agencies, congressional interests, external organizations, and higher authorities.
Control and manage project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through construction and initial operations.
Review project progress, measure performance, and take corrective action to maintain agreed schedules and costs.
Implement corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in project development and intermediate products, including feasibility reports and design memoranda.
Allocate project funds to district elements in line with scheduled work, and monitor performance and commitments.