Program Manager

US Army Corps of Engineers; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Franklin, NY seeks a GS-13 Program Manager to lead flood-risk projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, directing operations and maintenance of multiple dams and levees and supervising 20–28 staff. You will translate engineering policies into safe, reliable project delivery and serve as the primary liaison with local authorities, agencies, and stakeholders.

Strong planning, financial management, and leadership experience in complex civil works are essential;

Qualifications

• Experience leading federal flood-risk projects and managing multi-million-dollar resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, finance, and mission readiness for 10 dams and levees.
• Directs operations/maintenance and supervises staff.
• Serve as liaison with local authorities to deliver safe project outcomes.

Job description

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Franklin, New York|Hornell, New York|Whitney Point, New York|Forest City, Pennsylvania|Renovo, Pennsylvania|Turbotville, Pennsylvania

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: The GS-13 Program Manager leads operations and flood-risk projects in the Susquehanna River Basin. Manages planning, finance, and mission readiness for multi-million-dollar resources. Directs operations/maintenance of 10 dams and Southern NY levees, leading 20-28 staff via 2 section supervisors. Serves as primary liaison with local authorities, translating engineering and policy into safe, reliable project delivery and regional levee maintenance.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate. 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. Relocation incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized. 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: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire