Project Management Specialist

Summary

About the Position: This position provides support and assistance to Project Managers (PMs) who oversee projects from inception through construction completion.

Duties

• •Under the direction of the project manager (PM), plan and schedule tasks and monitor the progress of project completion. Projects vary in type and involve MILCON and Operation and Maintenance projects throughout the project life cycle.
• •Collect project execution data from PMs. Enter and maintain data into electronic databases. Prepare a variety of reports for upward reporting, project status reviews with customers, and other data calls as required.
• •Support the planning and execution of Architect/Engineer (A/E) contracts for construction projects.
• •Assist the PM in planning and evaluating all phases of project control. Coordinate with the PM, the Project Delivery Team, and District Supervisors to disseminate information about the project schedule and any project issues needing resolution.
• •Perform a variety of administrative and technical support duties, including maintaining and distributing documents and files to other sections and branches as assigned, and preparing graphs, charts and other materials for briefings and meetings.

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 Applying to OCONUS Positions Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician 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 This position may be filled at the GS-09 or the GS-11 level. If selected at the GS-09 level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level of GS-11 when eligible and at management's discretion. 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. For the GS-09 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing administrative and technical support duties for major projects; 2) Utilizing software and maintaining electronic databases; AND 3) Preparing reports and briefings to disseminate information on project execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Program/Project Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. For the GS-11 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying financial management, contracting, and scheduling principles to provide support for construction projects; 2) Utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and project management software programs; 3) Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate program effectiveness; AND 4) Providing superior customer service to construction project stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Program/Project Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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-07 or GS-09).

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/.