About the Position: You will function as the Chief, Planning, Programs and Management Division and as the Deputy District Engineer (DDE) within the US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, with business management and program responsibility for assuring assigned local, regional, and national programs are executed within targeted costs and schedule, and participate as an active member of the Regional Management Board (RMB).

Duties

Ensure execution of high quality civil works and environmental projects in a timely manner and reasonable cost while meeting the customer's quality expectations. Establish operating guidelines, approaches, and mode of operations for accomplishing assigned programs. Advise the Commander on proposed policy and programs concerning all program issues and business management. Manage strategic planning as warranted by mission and workload changes. Establish an effective working relationship with senior managers directly involved in program execution, Congressional members and staff, Federal departments and agencies, and state government officials regarding interrelated impacts of programs. As the principal executive level leader charged with managing the District's programs, assure that unity of purpose is maintained in these diverse functional areas. Establish management data needs for tracking programs and projects, striving to enhance system methods and procedures. Develop and manage the progress of all program budgeting, planning, design and construction execution targets through the establishment and use of performance indicators. Oversee budget preparation, securing and allocating funds, and monitoring progress of use of funds to assure successful execution results. Set the corporate direction for management of assigned programs consistent with policies established by higher authority. Participate with the private sector and other government agencies in professional society meetings, seminars and study groups in regional, national and international forums. Identify opportunities for application of program and project management concepts, technology, systems, and methods of operation.

Requirements

• This position requires submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanReinstatementVeterans 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. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which include serving as the point of contact and authoritative source in the development, preparation, and submission of civil works programs and program data for budgetary proposals and changes; providing, monitoring, and controlling government costs through a matrix management structure; leading and establishing authoritative guidance and direction ensuring that program and project execution is consistent with agency civil works policies; representing the organization at meetings, workshops, conferences, and in dealings with Federal, state, and local officials and other stakeholders; providing strategic guidance and direction for staff establishing execution goals for a multi-year program ensuring long range planning issues are identified and addressed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14) 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: Project ManagementQuality AssuranceRelationship Building and SustainmentStrategic Thinking 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-14). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcement.

Education

For this job at the GS-15 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk