About the Position: Serves as Senior Program Manager for USACE Designated "Mega Project" for the John Cochran VA Bed Tower Replacement Project, responsible for all facets of customer interface and program execution. Directs, coordinates and oversees the planning, design and construction execution of the program in consultation with functional chiefs. This involves coordinating with and planning for the various requirements of using services.

Duties

Organizes, directs and coordinates activities of the Districts support. Oversees the development of all program specific Project Management Plans (PMP) to assure optimum product schedule, cost, scope, acquisition plan, budget and quality through a risk informed planning process. Is accountable to the Programs Chief or Operations Chief for progress reports and maintaining coordination with other District leadership on planning, design, and construction progress. Participates in regular site visits to check progress, evaluate contractors performance, verify construction is within accordance to design specifications. Accomplishes assignments in accordance with broadly outlined Program and Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP) objectives and the current USACE Mega Project Engineering Construction Bulletin as applicable. Participates in conferences/briefings with representatives of higher headquarters, USACE, Department of Defense Agencies, other Federal Agencies, senior customer officials, local/state governments, contractors, and others. Plan and assigns work to be accomplished by employees based on priorities matching the difficulty and requirements of the assignments and the capabilities of employees. Provides direction of project management systems, and tasks other District elements through the function Chiefs, as needed, for support and execution of projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% for official duties/training.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required
• This position requires a supervisory probationary period as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG).
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Incumbent required to obtain and maintain Project Management Professional accreditation within 1 year of selection.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This is a temporary position NTE 3 years.
• This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. Position starts in Kansas City, MO but will transition to Saint Louis, MO by mid FY 2026.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-13).Specialized experience is defined as: 1.) Experience utilizing USACE program management practices to optimize construction contract schedule, cost, scope, acquisition plan, budget and/or quality assurance process. 2.) Experience applying USACE program management processes to plan, design, construct, execute, monitor, and control engineering scopes of work. Current Army Personnel: 1. Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or temporary reassignment NTE 3 years by a current permanent Army employee. 2. Temporary promotions or reassignments may be extended up to a maximum of five years with additional 1 year increment extensions up to 8 years. 3. Position will not be made permanent. New and Current Non-Army Federal Personnel: 1. Position may be filled as a temporary appointment NTE 1 year if you are not a current permanent or term federal employee. 2. Temporary appointments may be extended up to the maximum of 3 years. 3. If a permanent federal employee applies and is selected, the employee will forfeit their permanent status and becomes subject to the provisions of the temporary appointment. 4. Permanent employees who accept a time limited appointment will not have placement rights to the previously held permanent position at the end of the time limited appointment. 5. Position will not be made permanent. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Engineering and TechnologyFinancial AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingWritten Communication 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

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address RH-W07105 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk