About the Position: About the Position: This is a Program Manager (Deputy Branch Chief), GS-0340-14 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Programs & Project Management Division Project Management Branch, located in Galveston Texas. A Relocation Incentive of up to 25% of the Base Salary, MAY be offered, depending on management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer.

Duties

Responsible for managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scope, development, design, construction, and direction of all major projects. Negotiates and integrates all assigned program requirements as appropriate in support of all projects into a comprehensive management plan. Participates in programming decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned programs where Civil Works and IIS customers need this support. Manages assigned program's budget and schedule, assuring that commitments to the sponsor/customer are met. Develops performance standards, evaluates performance and plans and rate employees. Initiates hiring actions and interviews candidates for Project Manager positions for assigned programs. Prepares recommendations for supervisor's consideration in the development and dissemination of policy for both written and oral communication

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Managing all phases of a Civil Works or International and Interagency Support Program construction. ; AND 2 )Analyze construction program progress and complex issues, to provide recommendations/solutions to keep projects on schedule. AND 3) Advising leadership on project/program execution, funding allocations or objectives pertaining to assigned projects making recommendations to assure consistency with current policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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 CommunicationProgram ManagementQuality Assurance 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk