Job summary

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: You will 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 other civil works related activities.

Major duties

Lead multi-disciplinary project delivery teams (PDTs) and manages resources in planning, engineering, acquisition, construction, real estate and other supporting activities with decision authority to meet project objectives. Adapt policy and processes to execute projects based on risk, constraints and requirements. Represent the District Commander by serving as the Districts' point-of-contact with sponsor/stakeholders; various federal, state and local government agencies; Congressional interests; and other external organizations. Assist District programming decisions and provides input for the operating budget. Develop scope and requirements based on the charter, corporate decisions, stakeholder needs, policy and related authorities, and project review board guidance. Oversee the development of quality management plans to ensure the project and deliverables meet technical/engineering, policy and legal requirements. Manage project execution through all phases to construct, repair and/or rehabilitate civil works infrastructure, facilities and/or to provide deliverables such as studies, reports, assessments, or other solutions. Resolve policy, technical, performance, and quality issues. Monitor, forecast, and analyze progress and takes necessary corrective actions.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a minimum education requirement. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the requirements listed below, in addition to the specialized experience requirement described above. (Note: You must provide a copy of your transcripts.) Click on the link(s) below to review education requirements. Education qualifications for a Engineer can be found at: (0801 General Engineer), (0810 Civil Engineer), (0819 Environmental Engineer), (0830 Mechanical Engineer), (0850 Electrical Engineer) and (0896 Industrial Engineer) engineering-positions-0800 Education qualifications for a Operations Research Analyst can be found at: 1515, Operations Research Analyst Education qualifications for a Geologist can be found at: 1350, Geologist Education qualifications for an Economist can be found at: 0110, Economist Education qualifications for an Architect can be found at: 0808, Architect Education qualifications for a Chemist can be found at: 1320, Chemistry Education qualifications for a Community Planner can be found at: 0020, Community Planner Education qualifications for a Archaeologist can be found at: 0193, Archaeologist Education qualifications for a Physical Scientist can be found at: 1301 Physical Scientist Education qualifications for a Biologist can be found at: biological-sciences-series-0401 Education qualification for a Social Scientist can be found at: social-science-series-0101 In addition to the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To Qualify at the GS-12 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working within a Project Delivery Team (PDT) performing the 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; providing resources in planning, engineering, acquisition, construction, real estate and other supporting activities with delegated decision authority to meet project objectives; providing input and assistance to the civil works budget development and defense processes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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.

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/

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, 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.