Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander)

Army Installation Management Command

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant managerial experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent.
  • Expertise in installation support services for complex military operations.
  • Ability to formulate and implement policies and objectives.
  • Experience in financial management and contracting services.
  • Skilled in managing diverse program areas including security and community activities.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee multi-mission garrison operations.
  • Administer program direction to supervisors and specialized staff.
  • Develop and enforce garrison goals, policies, and accountability systems.
  • Monitor and adapt higher-level policies to local contexts.
  • Evaluate the success of installation programs and activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options.
  • Access to retirement plans and federal employee savings programs.
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities.
  • Possibility of relocation or recruitment incentives, including Student Loan Repayment.
  • Eligibility for relocation expenses and permanent change of station allowances.
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: Serves as Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander) at the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Garrison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Duties

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  • Manage and direct the installation and tenant activity operations for a large multi-mission garrison.
  • Provide administrative program direction to various supervisors and/or site leads and special staff involved in a variety of functional program areas.
  • Formulate goals, policies, and objectives for the garrison and implements an internal control system to produce a sound system of accountability for the site as part of the overall garrison management controls.
  • Provide administrative program direction to various civilian directors and special staff involved in a wide variety of functional program areas.
  • Monitor the implementation of higher-level policies and guidance and make recommendations to adapt guidance for local situations.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This is a centrally managed position. Incumbent may be subject to rotational assignments based on the needs of the command.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station, including the Garrison Headquarters for meetings, appointment boards, etc. approximately 10% of the time.
  • This position is designated as Mission Essential.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.


Qualifications

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
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
  • 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; 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: One year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience managing and directing installation support services directly affecting the accomplishment of a multi-service operation and a complex multi-mission military installation. Experience in providing program direction, objectives, strategies and evaluations for installation support functions, operations and activities that include financial management, contracting services, law enforcement and security, housing management, family and community activities, internal review, equal opportunity, and personnel functions, technical and professional services including public works, environmental, energy, fire and emergency services. Experience managing and evaluating the impact of operational factors, assessing fiscal soundness and taking appropriate action to ensure the operational success of installation programs and activities.

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 aloneno 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-14).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This position is designated as an IMCOM Centrally Managed Mobility Program Position. Refusal to sign a mobility agreement will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
  • 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Installation Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
  • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.


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.

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