Program Manager, GS-0340-13 (96668)

The Far East District is looking for current GS-13 employees for Non-Comp Reassignment or GS-14 employees seeking a Voluntary Change to Lower Grade.

About the Position

The incumbent is responsible for managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, development, design, construction, and direction of major projects to include possible assignment throughout the Far East District.

Major Duties

• Serves as Program and Project Manager, responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.
• Negotiates and integrates all district functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), sponsor/customer needs and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned project into a comprehensive management plan.
• Within this plan, integrates Executive/Congressional schedules and criteria and establishes project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.
• Coordinates the planning, design, and construction of complex engineering projects involving multiple sponsors and conflicting interests ranging from major military infrastructure to environmental remediation while navigating technical intricacies and diverse regulations.
• Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through initial operations by allocating funds, monitoring performance to take necessary corrective actions, and reconciling sponsor concerns while providing regular status reports to district leadership.
• Represents the District Commander as the primary point of contact to keep sponsors fully informed, ensures their participation and commitments are maintained in accordance with management plans, and leads the negotiation of all required agreements while facilitating the early resolution of identified problems.

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not‐to‐exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a complete background investigation.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to achieve Career Development Plan (CDP) Level I Certification.

Additional Information

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
• This is an overseas position: Overseas positions may have limitations. You must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26 JUL 12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Locality pay does not apply in overseas areas.
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250 (subject to available budget).
• This position is mission essential.
• This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed “unscheduled telework”.

Minimum Experience Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016283.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes managing design, construction and related engineering tasking for programs using life cycle project management principles. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).