Summary

About the Position:

* Saint Paul, MN (Salary: 55,012-126,859) is the preferred duty location, however the locations listed below are also negotiable:

Hastings, MN (Salary: 55,012-126,859)

Winona, MN (Salary: 50,460-116,362)

Fargo, ND (Salary: 50,460-116,362)

Fountain City, WI (Salary: 50,460-116,362)

Lacrosse, WI (Salary: 50,460-116,362)

Duties

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• The Incumbent is assigned as a project scheduler in the Programs and Project Management Division to support effective and efficient project development, scheduling, execution and control in accordance with the Project Management Business Process.
• Works independently, with minimal supervision, in a matrix team environment and supports several Project Managers and Project Delivery Teams in one or more mission areas.
• Assists in providing control and management of assigned projects budget and schedule and assuring that the District commitments to the customer are met.
• Assists in preparing documentation of scope, schedule and budget expectations and development of a comprehensive management plan that that integrates all project requirements into a coordinated and cohesive response.
• Provides expert review and troubleshooting of project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost.
• Develops local reports and procedures to facilitate communication of scope schedule and budget status within the PDT and upward reporting of execution status to Program Managers, Middle Managers and the PRB.
• Serves as the team coordinator for inputting and maintaining technical information for the team's projects into the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and the automated Corps of Engineers Project Management System (P2).

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Relocation/PCS MAY be authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY be authorized.
• See other requirements below.

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 Civilian Employees of the Command
• 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
• 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 education and/or 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.

Experience Requirements:

GS-07

Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes meeting one of the following: 1) Assist with project schedules, budgets, milestones, and/or work plans; 2) maintain project data in automated scheduling, financial, and/or project management systems; 3) assist in support of development of project management reports; 4) support the review of work plans, resource plans, and/or financial tracking activities; 5) track project progress and/or prepare reports or project documentation; and 6) review project information for accuracy and/or completeness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: *Please refer to education section for information on Superior Academic Achievement

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(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-09

Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two of the following: 1) Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, and/or budget monitoring; 2) enter project cost, schedule, and/or progress data into automated systems; 3) monitor project progress and/or identifying schedule, funding, or workload issues; 4 prepare project status updates, reports, and/or other tracking documents; 5) assist with work plans, resource plans, and/or financial tracking activities; and 6) support the development of project management reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11

Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Manage project schedules, budgets, scope, and/or milestone tracking for multiple projects; 2) review project cost, schedule, funding issues, and/or performance variances; 3) maintain project information in automated project or financial systems; 4) prepare project status reports for project managers, team members, and/or leadership; 5) resolve schedule, budget, and/or performance issues; and 6) support the development of reports, procedures, and/or process improvements related to project management or financial tracking. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-12

Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes meeting four of the following: 1) Manage project schedules, milestones, and/or execution activities for multiple or complex projects; 2) analyze project scope, cost, schedule, and/or budget data to identify trends or recommend corrective actions; 3) utilize automated project and/or financial systems to maintain and/or validate project data; 4) perform earned value analysis, baseline comparisons, and/or other methods to identify cost or schedule variances; 5) develop project reports, procedures, or business processes to monitor execution and/or support leadership decisions; and 6) manage project funding actions such as work items, resource plans, labor commitments, and/or cross-charge actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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).

For GS-07: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-05

For GS-09: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-07

For GS-11: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-09

For GS-12: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-11

Education

Superior Academic Achievement:

Successful completion of all the requirements for a bacher's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR

(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

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.
• 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.
• 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure 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.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announc