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Summary About the Position: This is a Program Manager position for the Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Civil Works, Planning and Policy Division. The actual duty station will be negotiated upon selection. Salary will vary depending on duty station location. A recruitment, retention or relocation incentive may be authorized. Other candidates may be eligible to apply under USAJOBS Announcement Number: CERA241457249803 Responsibilities Serves at the deputy planning program portfolio manager for assigned appropriation(s) funding for Civil Works projects and programs. Serves at the primary point of contact for planning and policy division within the program and project CoP to provide technical guidance for Civil Works. Manage USACE-wide Civil Works appropriations or programs to provide guidance, consultation and problem- solving to organizations. Determine appropriate improvements or actions and recommend solutions to higher authority. Interface internally and externally to assure enterprise efforts will result in quality projects being on time within a reasonable cost. Works in conjunction with functional areas on all phases of program and project management activities related to Civil Works appropriations accounts. Establish communications and build relationships with other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, private industry, headquarters and USACE organizations. Provide assessment and continue to evaluate the Corps implantation of the project delivery business process. Recommend additions, corrections and revisions for appropriate guidance. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments This position is open to current Competitive Service Department of the Army civilian employees serving on a permanent appointment and to current Department of the Army civilian employees serving on an Excepted Service Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) appointment. All other applicants that apply will be considered outside of the area of consideration and will not be considered for this vacancy. 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 of specialized experience which includes: 1. Track trends in resource usage to evaluate the civil works program to ensure funds are allocated properly; 2. Utilize policies, guidance and procedures to recommend, develop and implement changes to water resources project development; 3. Ensure fund allocation for emergency disaster response programs are in accordance with applicable policies, guidance, regulations, and appropriations bill; 4. Oversee all phases of program objectives for civil works projects to track status, progress, trends, and prospects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Program/Project Management Strategic Thinking 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). Education 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 alone--no substitution of education for 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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(n) 51 - Administration and Management Career Field position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. 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.