Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Deputy Operations Project Manager to supervise a system of multipurpose water resources development projects with hydropower assets.

The role acts as the empowered deputy, with authority to stand in for the Operations Project Manager at all times. You will serve as the primary advisor in all managerial phases of the project's work, directing daily operations, evaluating complex engineering and maintenance activities, and overseeing Environmental Health

Qualifications

• Managing and directing the daily operations, maintenance, and administrative functions of complex multipurpose water resources and hydropower projects.
• Evaluating complex engineering/maintenance operations, and mitigating operational risks.
• Managing program risks and safety policies, to include direct oversight of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations, maintenance, and administrative functions of hydropower and water resources projects.
• Evaluate engineering/maintenance activities and mitigate operational risks.
• Oversee safety programs including Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives.

Skills

Operations management

Hydropower facilities

Risk management

Safety oversight

Job description

About the Position:

Performs supervisory duties as Deputy Operations Project Manager of a system of multipurpose water resources development projects with hydropower assets. Serves as the fully empowered deputy with authority to act in on behalf of the Operations Project Manager at all times. Serves as primary advisor in all managerial phases of the Project’s work.

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 selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) 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 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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 Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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:

• 1) Managing and directing the daily operations, maintenance, and administrative functions of complex multipurpose water resources and hydropower projects;
• 2) Evaluating complex engineering/maintenance operations, and mitigating operational risks;
• 3) Managing program risks and safety policies, to include direct oversight of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12. 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.

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).