About the Position: Serve as project manager responsible for overall project planning, execution, control and closure of civil works projects associated with flood risk management, navigation, hydropower, environmental, recreation, disaster response and recovery, work for others, water supply, special projects and other civil works related activities under general supervision of the Section Chief.

Duties

As a Life-Cycle Project Manager you will manage the planning, scoping, development, design, construction, and direction of important civil works, inter-agency, and inter-governmental projects. Work collaboratively across functionally diverse teams to develop solutions to technically complex water resource problems and engineering challenges. Oversee project planning, execution, control and closure of civil works projects associated with flood risk management, navigation, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and other water resource related missions. Coordinate planning, design, cost-engineering, construction, and environmental restoration, etc. for engineering projects of substantial scope and complexity. Control and manage project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations. Facilitate development of resource loaded schedules, monitor project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, analyze financial data using Automated Information Systems, and support formulation of risk-informed decisions. Lead project delivery teams (PDTs) and manage resources in planning, engineering, contracting, construction, real estate and other supporting activities with delegated decision authority to meet project objectives. Foster positive working relationships internally while serving as the District's primary point-of-contact for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The business travel requirement is 25%. You will be expected to travel 25% for this position.

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.) 13473Priority 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 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. Specialized Experience to qualify for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Project management for one or more civil works projects under life cycle project management system; 2) Assisting in the planning and oversight of cost and schedule execution of the planning, design and construction of project in coordination with other functional elements; 3) Assisting in the evaluation of the status of project against established milestones and objectives to assure the attainment of goals and objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education, for this job and grade level, you must meet the education and experience requirements in order to qualify. This position has Basic "Minimum Education" requirements for Interdisciplinary. 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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 RE-W2SM04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PITTSBURGH DO NOT MAIL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk