This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation. About the Position: Serves as a senior project manager for a program segment of work assigned to the Military Branch. The work involves the design and construction of projects in support of other Department of Defense agencies (e.g., Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps). The program authorities are established at agency arid/or congressional levels, with diverse funding requirements, and varied policies, (e.g. MILCON and BRAC).
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0401: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Biological Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401 OR Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0801/0810/0830/0850: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf OR Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0807: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Landscape Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/ OR Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-0808: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ OR Basic Requirement for Project Manager, GS-1301: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Physical Science Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ OR Basic Requirement for Project Manager; GS-1350: Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Geology Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development and support of design and construction projects, and developing, implementing and executing an effective quality management program for products in support of design and construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
As program manager, the incumbent is responsible for program quality and goals, timely action on program directives, budget and cost schedules, and development of appropriate management controls to achieve quality products, on time and within cost.
As the senior project manager, the incumbent manages the most significant and highly controversial projects as measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and environmental and public issues.
Identifies and resolves sensitive issues and critical problems.
Using diplomacy, discusses major issues, problems and trends with other organizational elements to develop effective solutions to problems and obtain corporate consensus on significant issues for successful execution of the assigned projects.
Confers with key representatives from outside agencies to obtain information and data concerning assigned program and projects.
Mediates and adjudicates problems that impede project or program execution in forums that reside outside of the PRB process.