This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Workload Manager for Design Branch (DB), Engineering Division. Reports to the Specifications and Technical Review Section to serve as an advisor working with the Design Branch Chief and Section Chiefs.

Duties

Work with Design Branch Chief and Section Chief, plans and coordinates the work assigned to DB Engineering Division. Balance DB Engineering Division workload volume amount and type against the resources available. Ensure appropriate management controls are in place to achieve quality products, on time and within budget. Coordinates technical management activities within the DB Engineering Division to meet deadlines for all projects. Maintain liaison and coordination with other associated organizational elements within the district and the Region. Review workload based on established priorities and needs. Collaborate with Section Chiefs to monitor resource requirements and identify areas of concern where Sections may be over or under resourced. Ensure timely performance and quality of work. Monitors the design/study milestone schedules to ensure timely completion of projects. Provide monthly project status updates to the appropriate district staff, Project/Program Managers, and Engineering Division staff. Responsible to integrate and implement the design management process utilizing enterprise software systems. Coordinate design products through project team leaders and regularly scheduled design team meetings. Resolve difficult issues and complex problems related to technically managing all design/study activities. Formulate and execute the design program for the current and subsequent fiscal year program. Establish, manage, and maintain Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for design management and design processes/check lists. Serve as Engineering Knowledge Manager.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Posses or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.

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 Requirement for Architect: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Architect occupation: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Basic Requirement for Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for the engineer occupations: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience analyzing engineering design workload and projections against resource and manpower planning, monitoring design/study milestone schedules to ensure timely completion of projects, and providing guidance to designers on technical review concerns, cost parameters, and reviews from the design management perspective. 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires possession of a Professional Registration: Professional Engineering (PE), or Professional Architect (AIA). (Note: A copy of your current registration must be provided as part of your application packet.)

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 RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk