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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lists this Interdisciplinary opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a senior project manager for a program segment of work assigned to the Military Branch. The work involves the design and construction of projects in support of other Department of Defense agencies (e.g., Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps).
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Duties
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As program manager, the incumbent is responsible for program quality and goals, timely action on program directives, budget and cost schedules, and development of appropriate management controls to achieve quality products, on time and within cost.
As the senior project manager, the incumbent manages the most significant and highly controversial projects as measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and environmental and public issues.
Identifies and resolves sensitive issues and critical problems.
Using diplomacy, discusses major issues, problems and trends with other organizational elements to develop effective solutions to problems and obtain corporate consensus on significant issues for successful execution of the assigned projects.
Confers with key representatives from outside agencies to obtain information and data concerning assigned program and projects.
Mediates and adjudicates problems that impede project or program execution in forums that reside outside of the PRB process.
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Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
Travel is required up to 20-40% of the time.
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 Project Manager, GS-0401: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Biological Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
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Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0801/0810/0830/0850: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
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Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0807: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Landscape Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
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Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0808: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
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Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-1301: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Physical Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
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Basic Requirement for Project Manager; GS-1350: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Geology Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development and support of design and construction projects, and developing, implementing and executing an effective quality management program for products in support of design and construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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:
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
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.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists Career Program position aligned under the ???????Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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