About the Position: Works in the Programs and Project Management Division under supervision of the Branch Chief. Responsible for management of assigned civil works projects and assigned projects managed by USACE St Louis for other federal agencies. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for occasional telework. This position is NOT eligible for Full Time telework.

Duties

Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products (e.g. feasibility reports, and design memorandum) in support of the program. Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through construction and initial operations. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction and environmental considerations. Represents the District Commander, serving as the district's primary point of contact for projects assigned with customer, Federal, state and local government agencies, Congressional interests, other external organizations and higher authorities. Serves as the district's primary point of contact for customer and other external agencies on assigned projects. Projects managed are complicated by local stakeholder interests; technical issues; interests of Federal, state and local government agencies, business and industry groups, and private citizens and a variety of statues and regulations. Allocates project funds to district elements, consistent with scheduled work, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Serves as the district's primary point of contact for customer and other external agencies on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

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 EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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. Basic Education Requirement: Economist 0110 series Geography 0150 series Archeology 0193 series Biology 0401 series Ecology 0408 series Wildlife Biology 0486 series Engineering 0800 series Architect 0808 series Physical Science 1301 series Chemistry 1320 series GS-11 Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the execution the planning, design, and/or construction phases of civil works, construction, and/or environmental projects; recommending adjustments to project plans, schedules, or budgets; resolving technical and/or administrative project problems between team members, stakeholders, and/or contractors. 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. 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. GS-12 Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes executing the planning, design, and/or construction phases of civil works, construction, and/or environmental projects; integrating organizational and customer needs into a combined project management plan; building effective working relationships with internal and external customers; and communicating the project status and/or critical issues with management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-12, 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 CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-09). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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-11).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GI-APF-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk