Project Manager (Interdisciplinary)

Project Manager

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. Serves as Project Manager in the Military Project Management Branch, Military Support Sections or the Reserve Project Management Branch, Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve Sections. Responsible for overall planning, execution, control and closure of high-dollar value.

Responsibilities include applying concepts and principles required to perform life cycle project management responsibilities for vertical construction projects, resolving policy, programmatic business process differences, technical, and quality challenges within a multi-discipline technical team, stakeholder, and outside agencies. Managing all aspects of the projects to include defining project scope, schedule, cost, and quality, for various large and complex vertical construction facilities, working closely with customers and stakeholders. Leading cross-functional teams within an organization or command such as USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers), stakeholders, users, regulatory agencies, etc., to work towards project success. Briefing senior leadership and stakeholders on complex issues and presenting courses of action for resolution working with clients and stakeholders to satisfy their expectations and commitment to continuous improvement of quality services. Developing other project management professionals by mentoring, training, and review of work products for life cycle project management.

Requirements include meeting 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.

Specialized Experience for GS-13 includes demonstrating a wide range of knowledge for military vertical and horizontal construction by implementing concepts, principles, and practices applicable to planning, evaluation, and design of complex technical issues. Effectively communicating project goals, requirements, risk management and expectations to a diverse engineering and construction team within USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers), other DoD Agencies, or outside stakeholder groups. Preparing schedules and budget estimates, tracking and reporting process against schedules and estimates, experience in developing and leading multi-discipline engineering and construction teams on military projects, and understanding the principles, guidelines, laws, regulations, concepts, and methodology associated with the Project Management Business Process.

In addition to Specialized Experience mentioned above, you MUST meet one or more of the individual occupational requirements (IOR) stated below :

• Archeology Series
• General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
• Architecture Series
• Professional Engineering
• General Physical Science Series
• Geology Series
• Community Planning Series
• Chemistry Series
• Operations Research Series
• Social Science Series
• Economist Series

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.

Additional Information includes 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. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit 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.