Project Manager (Interdisciplinary) GS-XXXX-12/13 (78892)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District Locations (City, State) Louisville, KY Position Overview/Duties Serves a Project Manager responsible for the overall planning, execution and closure of high-dollar value projects. Projects typically involve planning, designing, constructing, and/or repairing buildings, hangers, roads, bridges, runways, medical facilities, utility systems, support infrastructure, and similar facilities and often have multiple stakeholders, strict cost/schedule requirements, technical challenges, and conflicting stakeholder priorities. Management may select at either the GS-12 or the GS-13 grade level. Full performance is at the GS-13 grade. Apply concepts and principles required to perform life cycle project management responsibilities for vertical construction projects to include technical knowledge of the project being managed. Apply concepts and principles to resolve policy, programmatic business process differences, technical, and quality challenges within a multi-disciplined technical team, stakeholder, and outside agencies. Manage all aspects of the projects to include defining project scope, schedule, cost, and quality, for various large and complex vertical construction facilities, working closely with customers and stakeholders. Brief senior leadership and stakeholders on complex issues and present courses of action for resolution working with clients and stakeholders to satisfy their expectations and commitment to continuous improvement of quality services.ad cross-functional teams within an organization or command such as USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers), stakeholders, users, regulatory agencies, etc., to work towards project success. Develop other project management professionals by mentoring, training, and review of work products for life cycle project management. Other Conditions and Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens Applicant Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND 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 . You MUST meet one or more of the individual occupational requirements (IOR) stated below. Please click the link next to the corresponding series to view qualification requirements: ( Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.): Basic Requirement for Community Planner, series 0020: Community Planning Series Basic Requirement for Social Science, series 0101: Social Science Series Basic Requirement for Economist, series 0110: Economist Series Basic Requirement for Archeologist, series 0193: Archeology Series Basic Requirement for Biologist, series 0401: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Basic Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering Basic Requirement for Architecture, series 0808: Architecture Series Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist, series 1301: General Physical Science Series Basic Requirement for Chemist, series 1320: Chemistry Series Basic Requirement for Geologist, series 1350: Geology Series Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst, series 1515: Operations Research Series Requirements In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes knowledge and understanding of the full range of principles, guidelines, laws, regulations, concepts, and methodology associated with the Project Management Business Process; managing and leading the planning, scoping, developing, design, construction, and direction of civil works/military construction projects and/or environmental restoration projects; experience in preparing schedules and budget estimates, tracking and reporting progress against schedules and estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes serving as a technical lead or project manager for one or more civil works, interagency, intragovernmental, or military construction projects. Assist in the planning and oversight of cost and schedule execution of the planning, design, and/or construction of project in coordination with other functional elements. Monitor project performance and report on the status of project against established milestones and objectives to assure the attainment of goals and objectives. Lead the development and implementation of Project Management Plans (PMP). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Conditions Of Employment One-year probationary period may be required. Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 25% of the time. Other Essential Information Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) CP-18-Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Field position. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized. Recruitment Incentives MAY BE authorized (up to 25%) per management authorization. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. 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. Point of contact for this announcement is Cristie Mitchell. 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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.