Summary About the Position: Works under the very general direction of the Branch Chief, who assigns work in general terms of overall objectives and results desired. The incumbent is expected to plan and execute the work under changing project management parameters. Clears, through supervisor or Project Review Board, plans or decisions to take short-cuts or to make compromises considered risky or extreme within the context of standard guides, precedents, and techniques. Responsibilities Plans, programs and oversees cost and schedule execution of the planning, design, and construction of projects in coordination with the functional chiefs of each area to assure that the projects are completed within guidelines and objectives. Establishes overall project priorities, procedures, and short and long range goals. Participates, with key district personnel, in defining project goals and in preparing and executing a project management plan for all projects. Primary point of contact with the local sponsor throughout the projects' life. Resolves highly difficult technical and administrative project problems. Establishes the technical framework and guidance for accomplishment of objectives within the District's in-house and contractual capabilities. Represents the District when dealing with the local, state and municipal authorities for the project and is responsible for furnishing authoritative responses to project questions and issues. Speaks with the authority of the Deputy for Planning, Programs and Project Management at conferences and with the press on all issues including those of a critical or controversial nature arising during the life of the project. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities 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. To qualify, you must meet one of the basic requirements below: Economist 0110 series Geography 0150 series Natural Resource Planning 0401 series Architecture 0808 series Engineering 0801, 0810, 0819, 0830, 0850 series Physical Scientist 1301 series Geology 1350 series In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement for one of the series above, you must also meet the specialized experience below: Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes executing project management functions (such as: budget management, scheduling, manpower management, and contract management) for civil works, environmental, and/or construction projects; resolving conflicts between team members; preparing and/or executing budgets across organizational boundaries; and building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of entities both internal and external to the employing agency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating 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). 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. This position requires you to submit a 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) #18 - Engineers & Scientists Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.