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Project Manager, GS-0301- 12 (71899)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This 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 non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 10/19/2026
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 11/02/2026
  • Announcement Type:
    • Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp / Not DHA)
  • Position Type:
    • Permanent
  • Position Title:
    • Project Manager
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0301
  • Grade:
    • 12
  • USACE Organization :
    • Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)
  • Position Overview/Duties:

      • Duties:

        Serves as Project Manager, with responsibility for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. Manages the assigned projects in accordance with the Program/Project Management Plans that are approved for the projects. Recommends task assignments among various CEHNC personnel with respect to procuring, reviewing, indexing, and utilization of required documentation to satisfy legal and regulatory requirements related to projects. Estimates human resource requirements, monitors compliance, performs quality assurance checks, and troubleshoots problems. Employee incorporates lessons learned from the management of the specific activities into contract documents for future contract solicitations. Plans, schedules, tasks, and monitors the progress of others in the procurement of basic contracts, thus serving as the single POC for status of contract acquisitions. Monitors dollar amount utilization of these contracts and advises when replacement contracts are anticipated to be required. May receive advise and guidance from senior level Project Managers.

        Qualifications:


        Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes managing the assigned projects in accordance with approved plans and regulations; collecting project execution data; utilizing automated systems to input and retrieve pertinent program information for assigned projects; maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers to serve as a point-of-contact for assigned projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

        Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

        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-11).

        OPM Qualification Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/

        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 non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities. It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:
      • Resume must not exceed two pages.
      • 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.
      • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed 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.
      • Up to 25% TDY may be required.
      • One-year probationary period may be required.
      • Financial Disclosure required.
      • A secret security clearance may be required for this position.

      Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

  • Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
    • GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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