Deputy DPM (Program Manager), GS-0340-14, Reassignment or Detail (20564)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Other

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Charleston District

Locations (City, State)

Charleston, SC

Position Overview/Duties

This is an internal announcement for Deputy DPM, GS-040-14, in the South Atlantic Division, Charleston District, Programs, Planning and Project Management Division.

Position Title: Deputy DPM (Program Manager)

Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-14 to qualify.

Open Period: 14–27 January 2026

Duty Location: Charleston, SC.

• Interested candidates should provide their resume in TMP and be prepared to provide current SF-50 and first and second level supervisor endorsement upon request.
• Current permanent USACE GS-14 will be considered for details (up to 6 months) or reassignment pending at the same grade.

Position Overview and Duties:

The Deputy DPM works directly under the administrative direction of the Deputy District Engineer for Programs, Planning, and Project Management (DPM). The incumbent will share responsibility with the DPM for planning and execution of all phases of programs and projects. This includes assignment, supervision, coordination, and review of all work within the Division. The position involves significant independent authority for managing programmatic and project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will be expected to act on behalf of the DPM, serving as the primary point of contact for major programs including civil works, military, military, international, and interagency support (IIS) programs. The incumbent may be expected to oversee training, conduct hiring actions, and oversee District contract execution.

Other Conditions and Requirements

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 of 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• PCS may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized. Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

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).

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/

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.