Management Support Specialist (Project Manager)

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

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About The Position

As a Management Support Specialist (Project Manager), you will assure the effective accomplishment and coordination of the planning, scoping, development, design, construction, maintenance, and direction of major projects. The position may be filled at either the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. If selected at GS-11, the position has non-competitive promotion potential to GS-12.

At the full-performance GS-12 level, the Project Manager is responsible for overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. The role coordinates planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental restoration for engineering projects of substantial scope and complexity. It manages project milestones and budgets from planning through completion, allocates funds to district elements according to scheduled work, monitors performance and commitments, and serves as the district’s primary contact for customers and external agencies. The role presents project status reports and implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in project development and intermediate products such as feasibility reports and design memoranda. It reviews progress, measures performance, and takes corrective action to maintain agreed schedules and costs.

Requirements

• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience managing multiple projects involving planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of management concepts and principles for cost estimating, engineering, and construction; and participation in developing and negotiating with contributing agencies or organizations.
• For GS-11, alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field such as Planning, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Business (Finance and Marketing). Transcripts must be provided when qualifying based on education.
• For GS-11, a combination of education and experience may qualify if the computed percentage of requirements is at least 100%.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience managing and coordinating multiple projects involving planning, scope, development, design, and construction; knowledge of management concepts and principles for cost estimating, engineering, and construction; participation in developing and negotiating a comprehensive Project Management Plan with contributing agencies or organizations; and serving as primary contact for customers and external agencies on assigned projects.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the preceding 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Project Management Level 1 Certification is required within six months of appointment.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement and provide supporting documentation.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, control, coordinate, and execute assigned projects.
• Coordinate planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental restoration for complex engineering projects.
• Manage project milestones and budgets from planning through final completion.
• Allocate project funds to district elements according to scheduled work and monitor performance and commitments.
• Serve as the district’s primary point of contact for customers and external agencies on assigned projects.
• Present project status reports covering progress, issues, and trends.
• Implement corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in project development and intermediate products, including feasibility reports and design memoranda.
• Review project progress, measure performance, and take corrective action to maintain agreed schedules and costs.

Benefits

• The job announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree