Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The incumbent serves as Chief of the Ecosystems Branch, responsible for vertically and horizontally integrating products to develop and manage district projects and programs. The position oversees civil works projects, including flood control, storm damage prevention, navigation projects such as channel improvements, locks and dams, and aquatic ecosystem restoration construction.

The role provides vision and leadership to organize, train, equip, and supervise the Branch for effective mission performance. It includes personnel management, budget preparation and execution, strategic planning, and oversight of study, design, and construction progress. The incumbent analyzes variances and problems, develops solutions to meet commitments, and represents the District Commander at meetings, briefings, conferences, and hearings concerning district capabilities and civil works projects.

This supervisory position is available to current permanent Army employees as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade, generally not to exceed four years. The appointment may be made permanent without further competition. External-status candidates seeking a term appointment must apply under a separate announcement.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience integrating planning, engineering, construction, real estate, operations and maintenance, contracting, and resource management functions with programs and project management.
• Experience supervising professional, administrative, technical, and clerical staff.
• Experience communicating effectively with internal management and staff, technical specialists, external management officials, senior officials at higher headquarters, customers, project sponsors, and engineering and construction industry officials.
• Qualifying experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and provide documentation supporting the category claimed.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• The position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annual disclosure thereafter.
• U.S. citizenship must be established.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical products and functions to develop projects and manage district programs.
• Manage civil works projects involving flood control, storm damage prevention, navigation improvements, locks and dams, and aquatic ecosystem restoration construction.
• Provide vision and leadership to ensure the Branch is organized, trained, equipped, and supervised for effective mission performance.
• Direct and evaluate the technical efforts and work products of subordinate personnel.
• Prepare, justify, manage, and execute budgets using sound business, technical, and financial management practices.
• Assess district mission and work requirements and develop corporate plans, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor study, design, and construction fiscal progress; analyze deviations and problems; and develop solutions to meet commitments.
• Represent the District Commander at meetings, briefings, conferences, and hearings concerning district capabilities and civil works projects.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination that the move is in the Government's interest.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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