SummaryAbout the Position: This supervisory position is a direct report to an SES within the HQ US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Military Programs, Military Programs Integration Division. It is being filled on a permanent basis. The duty location is the GAO Building at 441 G St NW, Washington, D.C.
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- Serves as Chief, Army Built Infrastructure Branch, having the responsibility for directing and controlling the functions and activities of the Branch, and ensuring the efficient and effective performance of the office.
- Exercises delegated managerial authority to set a series of annual, multi-year or similar types of long-range work plans for in-service and contracted work in programs assigned and valued in excess of a billion dollars.
- Supervises the analysis of activities, projects and budget requirements, coordinating with other Divisions, Offices and Directorates as appropriate.
- Participates in presenting, explaining and justifying recommended program/project management activities, programs, projects, to the Director of Military Programs.
- Participates in the formulation of policies and criteria which govern the program/project management functions.
- Prepares directives and provides advice and assistance to subordinate staff with respect to development, analysis and review of policy and issues associated with program/project management.
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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 position is subject to a one year supervisory probationary period, unless the appointee has previously met the requirement.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
QualificationsWho 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
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
- 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
- Reinstatement
- 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 REQUIREMENT:
To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 pay grade Level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as:
1) Directing the operations of an organizational branch containing military, civilian, and contractor personnel; 2) Establishing multi-year strategic plans for high-value infrastructure programs; 3) Advising executive leadership on policy formulation and budget requirements; 4) Evaluating program effectiveness through advanced analytical methods and site inspections; and 5) Representing the organization in briefings with senior government officials and congressional committees.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Decisiveness
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Resilience
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).
EducationSome Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the Specialized Experience requirementno substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.
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.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary periodduring 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.
- 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 an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- 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.
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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