This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Project Manager responsible for managing assigned projects from planning to completion. As Project Manager, integrates all the processes and functions involved in the project, including planning, engineering, design, construction, and other technical functions.

Duties

Leads the activities of interdisciplinary project delivery teams to coordinate project objectives and develop approaches and solutions for accomplishing overall project execution. Monitors preparation and review a variety of technical project materials prepared by other district elements, such as design documentation reports, plans and specifications, post authorization changes, for adequacy in meeting policies. Prepares periodic reports, including fact sheets and/or briefings to keep key officials abreast of the progress of the assigned projects. Responsible for preparation of project schedules, including network analysis schedules for assigned projects. Responsible for project planning and programming, and monitoring of the overall execution thereof, in conjunction with the coordination and technical management of assigned civil works projects, from planning stages through completion. Serve as primary point of contact with external entities affected by the project.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Temporary travel (TDY) up to approximately 15% of the time may be required.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 for Each Series: Social Scientist, GS-0101 Series Economist, GS-0110 Series Geographer, GS-0150 Series Archeologist, GS-0193 Series Biologist, GS-0401 Series Forester, GS-0460 Series Fish and Wildlife Administrator, GS-0480 Series Fishery Biologist, GS-0482 Series Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486 Series Landscape Architect - GS-0807 Series Architect - GS-0808 Series Engineer - All Engineers - GS-0801, GS-0810, GS-0819, GS-0830, GS-0850, GS-0896 Series Physical Scientist - GS-1301 Series Hydrologist - GS-1315 Series Chemist - GS-1320 Series Geologist - GS-1350 Series AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes 1)Coordinating actions and decisions, resolving conflicts, and settling issues AND 2) Verifying technical quality meets the expectations of the customer AND 3) Certifying assigned projects meet schedule, cost and scope objectives established through negotiations AND 4) Allocating funds to all elements of the project and assures that costs do not exceed projected allocations. 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, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Qualification requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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 GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk