About the Position: Works under the very general direction of the Branch Chief, who assigns work in general terms of overall objectives and results desired. The incumbent is expected to plan and execute the work under changing project management parameters. Clears, through supervisor or Project Review Board, plans or decisions to take short-cuts or to make compromises considered risky or extreme within the context of standard guides, precedents, and techniques.

Duties

Plans, programs and oversees cost and schedule execution of the planning, design, and construction of projects in coordination with the functional chiefs of each area to assure that the projects are completed within guidelines and objectives. Establishes overall project priorities, procedures, and short and long range goals. Participates, with key district personnel, in defining project goals and in preparing and executing a project management plan for all projects. Primary point of contact with the local sponsor throughout the projects' life. Resolves highly difficult technical and administrative project problems. Establishes the technical framework and guidance for accomplishment of objectives within the District's in-house and contractual capabilities. Represents the District when dealing with the local, state and municipal authorities for the project and is responsible for furnishing authoritative responses to project questions and issues. Speaks with the authority of the Deputy for Planning, Programs and Project Management at conferences and with the press on all issues including those of a critical or controversial nature arising during the life of the project.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• The duties of this position require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel.

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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas EmploymentMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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 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. To qualify, you must meet one of the basic requirements below: Economist 0110 series Geography 0150 series Natural Resource Planning 0401 series Architecture 0808 series Engineering 0801, 0810, 0819, 0830, 0850 series Physical Scientist 1301 series Geology 1350 series In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement for one of the series above, you must also meet the specialized experience below: Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes executing project management functions (such as: budget management, scheduling, manpower management, and contract management) for civil works, environmental, and/or construction projects; resolving conflicts between team members; preparing and/or executing budgets across organizational boundaries; and building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of entities both internal and external to the employing agency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Oral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management 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-12).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk