The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Program Management Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Required Work Experience Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in facilities/project management. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics, and the Architect of the Capitol pertaining to facilities management. Knowledge of office equipment, computers, relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of or ability to learn current occupational and environmental safety and health practices, programs, laws, codes, and standards. Ability to communicate and manage complex projects with diplomacy, tact, and professional bearing. Ability to apply general program management practices and principles. As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Desired Qualifications Proven capability to work in a fast paced and quickly changing environment. Strong ability to meet department and organizational goals and customer expectations by putting forward and making data and research driven decisions that yield high-quality outcomes by utilizing technical information, examining issues, and computing risks. PMP or other professional/project management certifications. Skilled talent in reaching out to and across to SAA departments, sister agencies, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Working Conditions This position requires an onsite presence and directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate when in session. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays. Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds). Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations. Physical dexterity in the use of fingers and limbs in the operation of hand equipment. Occasional exposure to noise and cold temperatures (from computer equipment), to chemicals and allergens (besides chemicals), and to hazardous materials like chemical.
Manages work plans and coordinates projects, tasks, resources, deadlines, and priorities to staff; monitors work progress, adjusts project schedules, and updates status of work on a regular basis. Plans, directs, and executes programs to include developing supporting materials, policies, procedures, agreements, and other programmatic materials and publications. Identifies issues, develops solutions, and advocates for corrective actions to ensure sound program management. Performs monthly safety inspections in SAA spaces and annual health and safety inspections for Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. Other duties as assigned.