Summary 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 assigned projects. Responsibilities Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary stages through design, construction, and initial operations. Monitors project funds allocated to District elements, consistent with scheduled work, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate; identifies unauthorized changes and assures corrective actions are taken for the ultimate disposition of inappropriate charges. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Reviews and approves, within authorities provided, project cost and schedule changes. Manages project contingency funds to ensure efficient and effective utilization. Ensures the customer is fully informed of projects progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts on costs. Assures that customer or other agencies participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan. Collects project execution data from the project delivery team. Develops agendas, sets itineraries, and outlines issues to be discussed at periodic Congressional Visits by the Deputy District Engineer and other participating District staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 in this document. Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the scheduling, tracking, budgeting, reporting and communicating status of assigned projects; Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate; assists with schedule changes and helps project managers in resolving complex problems and issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement Specialized Experience GS-09: Managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the scheduling, tracking, budgeting, reporting and communicating status of assigned projects; Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate; coordinate project cost and schedule changes and develop strategies in resolving complex problems and issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related Specialized Experience GS-11: Managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, scheduling, tracking, budgeting, reporting and communicating status of assigned projects; Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate; approve project cost and schedule changes and develop strategies in resolving complex problems and issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Flexibility Leadership Oral Communication Project Management Written Communication 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. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.