About the Position: The Alaska District is seeking to fill a Management Analyst (Knowledge and Quality Management) position located in the ECO Division, Construction Branch, Construction Support Office. An ideal candidate will have knowledge of construction contract administration, RMS, SOPs and regulations. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills and be detailed-orientated.

Duties

This is a developmental position; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-9/11 grade level. At the full performance, GS-12, the incumbent will: Manages the Construction Management Evaluation (CME) internal Branch audit process, which comprises scheduling, coordinating, and conducting CMEs, preparing and maintaining CME logs and documents, and reporting findings from CMEs to management. Develops and continuously improves various knowledge documents that enhance the Branch’s knowledge and quality management goals. Provides knowledge and quality management support and expertise to Construction Branch management, supervisors, and staff to include providing information on the principles and techniques of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001. Maintains contact with district customers at all levels, collects feedback and researches and investigates new or improved business and management practices for application to Branch programs or operations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) reviewing and evaluating current Standard Operation Procedure's (SOPs) of an organization and 2) ensuring SOPs are properly followed and 3) utilizing QMIS and locating QMIS within organization. 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: Financial Management, Auditing, Organizational Management, etc. 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. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience with includes 1) applying analytical and/or fact finding techniques to evaluate SOPs related to construction and tracks inefficiencies; 2) assisting in conducting studies or surveys to determine inefficiencies/efficiencies in construction processes and requirements; and/or 3) assisting in preparing documents and manuals, ensuring SOPs/regulations and/or instructions are properly followed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree directly related to the position being filled which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Financial Management, Auditing, Organizational Management, etc. 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 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying analytical and/or fact finding techniques to evaluate SOPs related to Construction and tracks inefficiencies; 2) provides advice and quality management support on construction contract administration to program personnel; 3) AND prepares documents and manuals, ensures SOPs/regulations and instructions are properly followed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement GS-09: 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). Time in Grade Requirement 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 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 RM-W2SN04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Anchorage, AK 99506 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk