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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Program Manager in Fort Worth, Texas
Summary About the Position: This is a Program Manager, GS-0340-13 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, Programs and Project Management Division. This is a permanent and full-time position. A recruitment or relocation incentive up to 25% of the base salary may be authorized for this position Responsibilities Participate in programming decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned projects where Fort Worth District customers need this support. Manage the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scope, development, and direction of major Civil Works projects within the Fort Worth District. Coordinate the program planning, design, and implementation of competitive and non-competitive acquisitions through source selection processes for Fort Worth District programs of varying scope and complexity, as required. Serve as Program Manager responsible for management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned civil works projects. Implement Government decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy. 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 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 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) leading civil works, military or interagency and international support type projects that include planning or Preconstruction Engineering and Design (PED) or construction phases; AND 2) establishing project scope and criteria; AND 3) managing project milestones and budgets during the life cycle of a project. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Oral Communication Problem Solving Project Management 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). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education N/A 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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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) General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive of up to 25% of the Base Salary, MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An incentive requires a signed service agreement.