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US Army Corps of Engineers

Program Manager.

galveston, TX

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About this opportunity

US Army Corps of Engineers lists this Program Manager. opportunity in galveston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Serve as Support Branch Chief and Business Operations Director of the Mega Project Division (MPD) responsible for assisting in the development, integration, and oversight of a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year program.

Ensure detailed program plans interlaced with individual project plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules are completed by the Project Delivery Team (PDT) as assigned.

Continually monitors progress and resolves issues to ensure that programs/projects are accomplished with the least disruption to workers and mission operations.

Utilize managerial, program analysis, and management information systems to effectively chair meetings with subject stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of projects into a coherent program.

Develop performance standards, evaluates performance and plans and rate employees.

Participate in programming decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned programs where Civil Works and IIS customers need this support.

Responsible for managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scope, development, design, construction, and direction of all major projects.

Duties

Serve as Support Branch Chief and Business Operations Director of the Mega Project Division (MPD) responsible for assisting in the development, integration, and oversight of a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year program.

Ensure detailed program plans interlaced with individual project plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules are completed by the Project Delivery Team (PDT) as assigned.

Continually monitors progress and resolves issues to ensure that programs/projects are accomplished with the least disruption to workers and mission operations.

Utilize managerial, program analysis, and management information systems to effectively chair meetings with subject stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of projects into a coherent program.

Develop performance standards, evaluates performance and plans and rate employees.

Participate in programming decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned programs where Civil Works and IIS customers need this support.

Responsible for managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scope, development, design, construction, and direction of all major projects.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Current Command is referencing - Permanent US Corps of Engineers employees.

Current Civilian Employees of the Command

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes

Managing all phases of a construction program/projects. AND

Utilizing qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of a program's effectiveness; AND

Advising leadership on project/program execution, funding allocations or objectives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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.

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-13).

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

This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) 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

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.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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galveston, TX, 77554, US

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