Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Rucker, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander) at the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Garrison at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The position manages and directs installation and tenant activity operations for a large, multi-mission garrison and provides administrative program direction to civilian directors, supervisors, site leads, and special staff across a wide variety of functional program areas. The Program Manager formulates garrison goals, policies, and objectives; implements internal controls to support accountability; monitors implementation of higher-level policies and guidance; and recommends adaptations for local circumstances.

This is a supervisory, centrally managed position designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent may be subject to rotational assignments and must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. The position requires temporary duty or business travel 10% of the time and submission of a financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter. A one-year probationary period may apply to assess supervisory ability and suitability for continued employment.

Applicants must meet the stated specialized experience requirement using experience alone; education cannot substitute. The position has no education qualification requirement. Relocation or recruitment incentives, student loan repayment, PCS allowances, salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service, and credit for prior non-Federal work experience or certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized. The position is aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience managing and directing installation support services that directly affect a multi-service operation and a complex, multi-mission military installation.
• Experience providing program direction, objectives, strategies, and evaluations for installation support functions, including financial management, contracting services, law enforcement and security, housing management, family and community activities, internal review, equal opportunity, and personnel functions; and technical and professional services including public works, environmental, energy, fire, and emergency services.
• Experience managing and evaluating operational factors, assessing fiscal soundness, and taking appropriate action to ensure the operational success of installation programs and activities.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must complete a one-year probation to assess ability to perform supervisory duties unless previously completed; a separate one-year probationary period may also apply unless requirements were previously met.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of the employment authority categories listed in the announcement.
• Must complete required USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within the stated deadline if invited.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct installation and tenant activity operations for a large, multi-mission garrison.
• Provide administrative program direction to civilian directors, supervisors, site leads, and special staff across functional program areas.
• Formulate goals, policies, and objectives for the garrison.
• Implement an internal control system to support accountability as part of overall garrison management controls.
• Monitor implementation of higher-level policies and guidance and recommend adaptations for local situations.
• Manage and evaluate operational factors, assess fiscal soundness, and take appropriate action to ensure the operational success of installation programs and activities.
• Provide program direction, objectives, strategies, and evaluations for installation support functions, operations, and activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed