Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Jacksonville, FL seeks a seasoned leader to supervise district programs spanning civil works, flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. You will oversee budget, personnel, and cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities include guiding technical efforts, coordinating with management and sponsors, and delivering high-impact civil engineering projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes integrating planning, engineering, construction, real estate, operations & maintenance, contracting and resource management with programs and project management.
• Supervising a team of professional, administrative, technical and clerical staff and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and customers.
• Time in Grade requirements and substitution rules are described in the federal guidance; education cannot substitute for experience for this role.

Responsibilities

• Integrate planning, engineering, construction, real estate, operations & maintenance, contracting and resource management across programs and projects.
• Lead district programs, manage budgets, and allocate resources to maximize mission effectiveness.
• Provide vision and leadership to ensure the branch is organized, trained, equipped, and supervised to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Duties

• Responsible for the vertical/horizontal integration of products to produce projects and manage the programs for the district.
• Manages projects which include civil works projects such as flood control, storm damage prevention, navigational projects such as channel improvements, lock and dam and aquatic ecosystems restoration construction.
• Provides overall vision and leadership to ensure that the Branch is properly organized, trained, equipped, and supervised to achieve optimum mission effectiveness.
• Performs personnel management functions to guide, direct, and evaluate the technical efforts and work products produced by subordinates.
• Prepares, justifies, manages, and executes budgets utilizing sound business, technical, and financial management principles and practices to ensure resources are applied to maximum effectiveness.
• Provides critical thinking and decision making for assessing district mission and work requirements and in developing corporate plans, goals, and objectives.
• Monitors studies, design and construction fiscal progress, analyzing deviations and problems, and develops solutions to assure commitments are met.
• Represents the District Commander at meetings, briefings, conferences, hearings, etc., on matters relating to district capabilities on proposed and approved civil works projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG).
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes integrating the various technical functions of planning, engineering, construction, real estate, operations & maintenance, contracting and resource management with programs and project management; supervising a team of professional, administrative, technical and clerical staff; and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders, such as internal management and staff, technical specialists and external management officials, higher headquarters senior level officials, key representatives of customers and project sponsors, and engineering and construction industry officials. 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-13).

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:

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 4 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

• 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) CP-18 Career Program position aligned under the Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction), Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• If relocation incentive is authorized, a signed service agreement is required.
• If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment.
• If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 4 years will need to apply to Announcement # CEDB-27-13095401 -MP at the following link:

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command

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.

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:

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.