INTERDISCIPLINARY (Project Management Specialist)

U.S. Army; Olmsted (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking qualified candidates for developmental positions in project management within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Candidates may be appointed at various grades (GS-07, GS-09, GS-11) and will support project managers in managing civil works projects, including flood risk management and environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and lifecycle phases.
• Knowledge of USACE Project Delivery Business Process.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in all phases of project management.
• Assist in civil works projects related to flood risk management and environmental efforts.
• Integrate information from technical and support functions.

Skills

Project Management

Coordination

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

This is a Standing Register Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Applications expire after 90 days and referrals will be pulled as needed.

Positions are located within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

About the Position: These positions are developmental, you may be selected at the GS-07, GS-09 or at the target grade GS-11.
Duties

• The duties at the full performance GS-11 will perform the following duties:
• Performs duties in support of project managers for all phases of life cycle project management (initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure) for assigned projects.
• Assigned projects include civil works projects associated with flood risk management, navigation, hydropower, environmental, recreation, disaster response and recovery, water supply, and other civil works related activities.
• Coordinates with project delivery team members and assists in integrating information from all technical and support functions.
• Applies knowledge of the USACE Project Delivery Business Process (PDBP), management concepts, scheduling principles, project initiation, and processing methods in the performance of assigned duties.
• Provides support and assistance to Project Managers (PMs) who manage projects from inception through construction completion, and the Programs and Project Delivery Branch as a whole.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit.

Qualifications
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.

This position has Basic "Minimum Education" requirements for Interdisciplinary Series:

COMMUNITY PLANNER - 0020 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/

ARCHEOLOGIST - 0193 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/

BIOLOGIST - 0401 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/

GENERAL ENGINEER - 0801 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

ARCHITECT - 0808 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

CIVIL ENGINEER - 0810 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER - 0819 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - 0830 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - 0850 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST - 1301 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

CHEMIST - 1320 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/

GEOLOGIST - 1350 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/

OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST - 1515 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - 0896 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

SOCIAL SCIENTIST - 0101 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/

ECONOMIST - 0110 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/