Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bonneville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Recruitment incentive

Enhanced leave accrual

Advanced rate of pay

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a seasoned leader to manage operations and maintenance at the Bonneville Project in Oregon.

You will supervise environmental compliance, safety, and security, and serve as rating official for frontline staff. You will prepare and justify initial budget estimates for personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies to ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance, monitor progress and costs, and take corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required: planning and assisting with operation and maintenance activities of a large hydropower project.
• Time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at next lower grade for GS-12 or equivalent.
• Background investigation and confidential financial disclosure annually are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance programs at the Bonneville Project.
• Serve as the front line supervisor and rating official for environmental compliance, safety, and security.
• Prepare and justify initial budget estimates for personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies for safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor progress, measure performance, and take corrective actions to maintain schedules and costs.
• Ensure safety procedures are in place to provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.

Skills

Operations management

Budget planning

Environmental compliance

Safety leadership

Security awareness

Job description

• Manage operations and maintenance programs at the Bonneville Project.
• Serve as the as the front line supervisor and rating official for environmental compliance, safety, and security.
• Prepare and justify initial budget estimates for personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies required to carry out a safe and efficient operation and maintenance programs.
• Monitor progress, measures performance, and take necessary corrective action to maintain agreed-upon schedules and costs.
• Ensure safety procedures are in place provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.

Duties

• Manage operations and maintenance programs at the Bonneville Project.
• Serve as the as the front line supervisor and rating official for environmental compliance, safety, and security.
• Prepare and justify initial budget estimates for personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies required to carry out a safe and efficient operation and maintenance programs.
• Monitor progress, measures performance, and take necessary corrective action to maintain agreed-upon schedules and costs.
• Ensure safety procedures are in place provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires confidential financial disclosure annually.
• This position requires: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months; 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months; and 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role.
• A driver's license is required.
• This position requires personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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

Qualified applicants

will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade with planning and assisting with the operation and maintenance activities of a large hydropower project, and assisting with the development and execution of an annual operating budget as well as advising on environmental compliance programs.

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-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• A Relocation Incentive may be considered.
• A Recruitment Incentive may be considered.
• Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered.
• Advanced Rate of pay may be considered.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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
• This is a(n) Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.