About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Directorate of Civil Works located at the General Accountability Office (GAO) building in Washington. D.C. Mission: The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our mission also includes emergency response.

Duties

Serves as the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Senior Program Manager Preparedness of the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE). Serves as an expert on authorities under 33 United States Code 701N (commonly referred as to Public Law (PL) 84-99. Evaluates nationwide programmatic financial policy to ensure funding is provided in accordance with public laws. Incumbent will be responsible for budget development, defense, and execution of FCCE budget submissions. Adjudicates out of cycle budget request from field operations. Coordinates budget authority requirements within Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), Office of Management and Budget, and Assistant Secretary of Army and Headquarters? leadership. Incumbent will be responsible for developing, managing and conducting training of USACE and other personnel with regards to the budgetary programs within area of responsibility. Serves as the National Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) Program Manager, an Operations and Maintenance remaining item. Supports MSC development, defense, and execution of NEPP budget submissions. Conducts research and performs surveys and studies involving complex functions or work processes of the Corps of Engineers. Determines and recommends necessary actions to resolve resource management problems Prepares formal analyses and reports incorporating into briefings to Corps leadership. Maintains and keeps track of the execution of assigned accounts and programs. Administers policy and guidance to (MSCs) and HQ elements to ensure effective management and execution of programs. As the subject matter expert, provides oral and written analysis that tracks funding status, progress, trends and best practices to defend responses to customers, stakeholders and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses may be authorized
• Defense National Relocation Program will NOT be authorized

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans 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: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: Serve as expert and program manager in providing policy, guidance, procedures, natural disaster preparedness and emergency management programs, such as Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) and National Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP); Oversee the development and execution of the Civil Works budget to justify financial resources essential to execute mission requirements; Assess funding, authorizations and appropriations requirements for studies, flood response operations, emergency management, readiness and improving organization performance and operations; and Utilize oral and written communication skills to justify, support, defend, and advocate for organizational policies, budget, authorizations, appropriations and programs. 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: Administration and ManagementCommunicationsEnvironmental Project and Program ManagementFinancial Stewardship 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-13).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk