About the Position: This job announcement is for a Project Management Specialist, GS-0301-007/09/11 position with the Programs and Project Management Division, Project Management Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. The position may be filled at the GS-07, 09, or 11 grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11, if selected at the GS-07 or 09.

Duties

The below duties are that of the full performance grade level of GS-11. Analyzing expenditures and compare to budget to determine whether project is on schedule. Coordinate with project delivery teams (PDT's) to ensure proper information from support functions are incorporated. Assist with the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning and implementing of processes for projects managed within the District. Supports Project Managers (PM's) in measuring project execution and recommend corrective actions. Communicates with the PM on improving work methods and management functions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain that license.

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 PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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. To qualify for the GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: the ability to communicate well both written and orally, organize tasks and documents, problem solve and work with others, lead teams andbasic understanding of managing schedules & budgets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; such as Planning, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Business (Finance and Marketing). OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade Point Average (GPA) - Applicants must be have a grade point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/) 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 actual number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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-05). To qualify for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: control and management of budget and schedule; reviewing and analyzing cost reports; establishing responsibilities and setting expectations; and providing project status updates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level 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 Planning, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Business (Finance and Marketing). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the combined percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total number of 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. 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-07). To Qualify for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes supporting the execution of life cycle projects, which may include: Flood Risk Management, Ecosystem Restoration, Navigation, and Operation & Maintenance by analyzing and tracking project milestones and providing project status reports. 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; such as Planning, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Business (Finance and Marketing). 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. 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-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailControl of FundsCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInformation GatheringIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningPlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkWritten Communication

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 RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk