Job summary

About the Position: Serves as senior Program Manager in the hydropower mission area for the Operations and Regulatory Division, Directorate of Civil Works, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERA245605123621. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Major duties

Serve as senior Program Manager in the hydropower mission area for the Operations and Regulatory Division, Directorate of Civil Works, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Apply extensive knowledge of regulations and guidance applicable to operations and maintenance of systems and infrastructure require for hydropower projects nationwide. Serve as the subject matter expert concerning inquiries and concerns related to USACE hydropower operations. Provide direct support to the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 (DRSAA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Responsible for program management of policy, execution, tracking and inter-agency coordination for Hydropower and Multi-Purpose Projects with Power with a focus on IIJA and DRSAA work. Work directly with the Headquarters, USACE Hydropower Business Line Manager. Coordinate with other Operations and Regulatory Business Line Managers, MSCs, and Districts to track execution and performance and communicate work completions and benefits with leadership. Coordinate supplemental funded projects across other business lines that involve multi-purpose projects with hydropower. Coordinate and track execution of IIJA And DRSAA work that will require oversight and coordination with other agencies.

Qualification

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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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: 1. Track trends in resource usage to evaluate the civil works program to ensure funds are allocated properly; 2. Utilize policies, guidance and procedures to recommend, develop and implement changes to water resources project development; 3. Ensure fund allocation for emergency disaster response programs are in accordance with applicable policies, guidance, regulations, and appropriations bill; 4. Oversee all phases of program objectives for civil works projects to track status, progress, trends, and prospects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Program/Project Management Strategic Thinking 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).

Education

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.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.