Interdisciplinary (Project Manager)

Summary

About the Position: This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies for an Interdisciplinary (Project Manager) at the full performance levels (FPLs) of GS-14. These positions are with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District- Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division.

Duties

• •Serves as the senior authority for strategically planning and initiating major, high-visibility infrastructure projects nationwide, including developing Project Management Plans and negotiating partnership agreements.
• •Directs and manages the full lifecycle execution of complex, multi-billion dollar engineering projects, overseeing design, construction, budgeting, and risk management.
• •Directs all project closure activities, including financial closeouts, performance evaluations, documenting lessons learned, and transferring completed infrastructure to sponsors.
• •Coordinates multiple related infrastructure projects by implementing portfolio strategies, monitoring performance, and advising senior leadership on priorities and funding.
• •Acts as a technical authority using advanced professional concepts to solve highly complex, unprecedented problems and interpret federal regulations for nationwide projects.
• •Engages with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials and contractors, to negotiate project decisions, secure resources, and build consensus.
• •Identifies critical technical and environmental risks to develop and implement proactive mitigation strategies that resolve complex execution conflicts.
• •Leads and integrates complex, multidisciplinary Project Delivery Teams composed of engineers, scientists, legal counsel, and financial experts to ensure project success.

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. This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies at the full performance levels (FPLs) of GS-14. Applicants selected at the FPL level are not eligible for promotion to a higher grade without competition or a valid non-competitive eligibility. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement 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 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 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. This position has Basic "Minimum Education" requirements for Interdisciplinary Series: Basic Education Requirement for Architecture: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Basic Education Requirement for Physical Science: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Basic Education Requirements for Engineer positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/ Basic Education Requirement for Archeology: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ In addition to meeting the Basic Education requirement below, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience requirements listed below: GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes: Lead multidisciplinary project delivery teams to manage complex infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle; Develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans that integrate scope, schedule, cost, and risk; Monitor project portfolio performance to manage technical risks, resolve resource constraints, and ensure successful financial and contractual closeout; AND Negotiate and coordinate strategic plans with diverse stakeholders to resolve complex technical or policy issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Oral Communication Project Management Strategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14: 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-13).

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/.