Interdisciplinary, GS-XXXX-13 (47876)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers Huntsville Division seeks an experienced project/program manager for Fort Belvoir, VA. You will oversee diverse programs including security, energy, and facility operations, coordinating in-house staff and external AE firms to deliver plans, designs, and cost estimates.

Responsibilities include supervising contractor work, ensuring compliance with criteria and funding, and guiding specialized facilities using advanced concepts.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes understanding contract requirements, plans, and specifications for a wide range of electrical infrastructure.
• Determine requirements for unique installation and testing procedures.
• Perform periodic surveillance to ensure proper techniques and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Review design submittals for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project or program manager for complex programs assigned to the Corps of Engineers by governmental agencies, including security, energy, and facility operations.
• Plans, directs, evaluates, coordinates and reports on engineering development efforts with in-house staff, AE firms, and other divisions.
• Manages and coordinates contractor efforts, ensuring requirements align with user criteria for studies, designs, plans and cost estimates.
• Guides activities of specialized facilities using state-of-the-art concepts and oversees all phases of project control per criteria, regulations and funding.
• Coordinates changes and additions on assigned projects and ensures proper application of funds.

Job description

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Locations (City, State)

Fort Belvoir, VA

Position Overview/Duties

• Serves as project or program manager for a variety of highly complex state-of-the-art program which have been assigned to the Corps of Engineers by a variety of governmental agencies. Assigned programs may include physical and electronic security systems; utility monitoring and control systems; ranges and training lands management; energy privatization and competitive sourcing; energy analysis, validation, and execution; facility and utility operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and demolition; furnishings; medical facility operation, maintenance, repair, and transition; and real property planning , programming and facility assessments services.
• Plans, directs, evaluates, coordinates and reports on engineering development efforts required of the Division in-house personnel, contracts with Architect-Engineer (AE firms, and Corps of Engineers' Divisions and Districts).
• Manages and coordinates efforts of contractor firms for assigned projects under contract to the Division. Coordinates and monitors efforts of Corps of Engineers' offices with the requirements of the using service criteria with regard to preparation of project studies, designs, plans and specifications and/or cost estimates.
• Guides and evaluates the activities of highly specialized facilities utilizing some state-of-the-art concepts for which only limited applied research and exploration have been previously accomplished.
• Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and reviews all phases of project control including the interpretation of and compliance with criteria, regulations, policies, and procedures, design and construction authorization and directives, availability and proper application of funds, and coordination of changes and additions on assigned projects.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This position can be filled using any of the following series:

• ARCHITECT - 0808
• CIVIL ENGINEER - 0810
• ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER - 0819
• MECHANICAL ENGINEER - 0830
• ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 0850
• CHEMICAL ENGINEER - 0893
• PHYSICAL SCIENTIST - 1301
• INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - 0896

Qualifications Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. This education and/or experience must be described/reflected in your resume and/or transcripts. 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.

Basic Requirement For Engineering And Architecture Group

• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/chemical-engineering-series-0893
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/industrial-engineering-series-0896/

Specialized Experience Requirement

One year of specialized experience that includes:

• Understanding of contract requirements, plans, and specifications for a wide range of commercial electrical infrastructure, including high-voltage distribution, substations, and intricate interior wiring systems;
• Determining requirements for unique and novel installation and testing procedures
• Performing periodic surveillance of assembly and installation to ensure use of proper techniques and adherence to provisions of plans and specifications.
• Reviewing design submittals for compliance

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for specialized experience.

Other Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

Resume must not exceed two (2) pages.

All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.

A trial or probationary period may be required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25%.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).

Relocation (PCS) expenses is NOT authorized.

This position is eligible for situational telework.

You will be required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure report upon entering on duty and annually thereafter.

This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85. Signing of a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position. Those individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.