Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Franklin, NY

14h

About The Position

The GS-13 Program Manager leads operations and flood-risk projects in the Susquehanna River Basin. The role manages planning, finance, and mission readiness for multi-million-dollar resources and directs operations and maintenance of 10 dams and Southern New York levees. The manager leads 20–28 staff through two section supervisors and serves as the primary liaison with local authorities, translating engineering and policy into safe, reliable project delivery and regional levee maintenance. The position directs the formulation, execution, and strategic alignment of district programs; facilitates strategic collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders; oversees budget execution and ensures funds are used for authorized project purposes; directs personnel administration and supervisory functions; and provides specialized engineering and maintenance guidance across the Baltimore District. Employment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. The incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, travel up to approximately 25% of the time, and achieve at least Level 1 Program and Project Management Career Development Plan qualification within established USACE policy timelines. A one-year probationary period applies. The position requires U.S. citizenship, direct deposit, and submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter. Relocation incentive may be authorized; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience overseeing preventive facility maintenance and repairs.
One year of specialized experience executing contract oversight and performance evaluations.
One year of specialized experience leading multidisciplinary project teams to meet critical scope, schedule, and budget targets.
Applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must achieve at least Level 1 Program and Project Management Career Development Plan qualification within established USACE policy timelines.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
Must complete a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must meet one of the listed employment authority categories to apply.
Must meet the job's qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the formulation, execution, and strategic alignment of district programs to meet organizational mission goals.
Serve as the principal liaison facilitating strategic collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Oversee budget execution and ensure funds are allocated only to authorized project purposes.
Direct personnel administration and supervisory functions to build, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
Provide specialized engineering and maintenance guidance across the Baltimore District as the principal technical authority.
Lead operations and flood-risk projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, including operations and maintenance of 10 dams and Southern New York levees.
Lead 20–28 staff through two section supervisors.
Travel up to approximately 25% of the time.