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: 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 Apply concepts and principles required to perform project management responsibilities for vertical construction projects to include technical knowledge of the project being managed. Apply concepts and principles to resolve policy, programmatic business process differences, technical, and quality challenges within a multi-discipline technical team, stakeholder and outside agencies. Manage defined project scope, schedule, cost, and quality, for various large and complex vertical construction facilities, working closely with customers and stakeholders. Lead cross-functional team within an organization or command such as USACE (United States Army Corp of Engineers), stakeholders, users, regulatory agencies, etc., to work towards project success. Brief senior leadership and stakeholders on complex issues and present courses of action for resolution. Work with and communicate with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations and commitment to continuous improvement of quality services. Develop other project management professionals by mentoring, training, and review of work products for life cycle project management. Oversee the development of quality management plans to ensure the project and deliverables meet technical/engineering standards, policy and legal requirements. Manage all aspects of program planning to include developing program management plans, supporting budget development, providing project guidance, selecting project management teams, and developing other planning documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens If you are a current or former permanent status federal employee or a veteran, please apply to Announcement Number CERE248185237238. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: Effectively communicating project goals, requirements, risk management and expectations to a diverse 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 teams, and understanding the principles, guidelines, laws, regulations, concepts, and methodology associated with the Project Management Business Process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). In addition to Specialized Experience mentioned above, you MUST meet one or more of the individual occupational requirements (IOR) stated below (please click the link next to the corresponding series to view qualification requirements): Basic Requirement for Archeologist, series 0193: Archeology Series Basic Requirement for Biologist, series 0401: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Basic Requirement for Architecture, series 0808: Architecture Series Basic Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist, series 1301: General Physical Science Series Basic Requirement for Geologist, series 1350: Geology Series Basic Requirement for Community Planner, series 0020: Community Planning Series Basic Requirement for Chemist, series 1320: Chemistry Series Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst, series 1515: Operations Research Series Basic Requirement for Social Science, series 0101: Social Science Series Basic Requirement for Economist, series 0110: Economist Series You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving Project Management Team Building 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/ 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. 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. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.