Project Scheduler

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Project Scheduler supports project management, control, coordination, and execution for assigned projects. Projects may include reconnaissance and feasibility studies, pre-construction engineering and design, and construction of military and civil works projects. The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona, or Los Angeles, California.

The Project Scheduler assists the Project Manager in developing and maintaining the Project Management Plan, including the project scope, baseline schedule, and cost for activities needed to deliver the completed project to the local sponsor. The role also analyzes potential changes to project cost and schedule, validates milestones and funds distribution, and recommends impacts and corrective actions. The employee develops reports, briefings, summaries, and fact sheets using information from District elements and local sponsors, prepares project documents, and researches regulations and directives to identify conflicts or non-compliance and recommend possible solutions.

The position is offered at the GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11 grade levels. Applicants must qualify through specialized experience, education, or a permitted combination of education and experience for the applicable grade. A one-year probationary period applies. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, and direct deposit of pay is required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

• Applicants must qualify for the applicable GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 grade through specialized experience, education, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• For GS-07 specialized experience: one year entering project data into a network analysis system and creating reports, with administrative and technical support experience in a team environment and use of spreadsheet software and automated information systems; or qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement with a qualifying bachelor's degree, or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09 specialized experience: one year working with project managers and project delivery teams; scheduling project activities using Primavera P6 Professional or a similar application; and using multiple automated information systems to create reports and analyze project information; or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11 specialized experience: one year assisting project managers with project scope, schedule, and budget development; maintaining complex project schedules in Primavera P6 Professional; performing cost and schedule analysis; and using multiple automated information systems to reference and analyze project information and create reports; or qualifying doctoral-level education or a combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants 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.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• The position requires a one-year probationary period and direct deposit of pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in creating and maintaining the Project Management Plan, including project scope, baseline schedule, and cost for activities.
• Perform what-if analysis of project cost and schedule changes.
• Validate baseline and current project milestones and funds distribution.
• Prepare recommendations on project impacts and corrective actions.
• Develop and present reports, briefings, summaries, and fact sheets using information from District elements and local sponsors.
• Prepare project documents for the Project Manager.
• Research regulations and directives, identify conflicts and non-compliance, and recommend potential solutions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

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