Program Manager (Garrison Manager).

Obsolete Site; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a leader to advise and manage garrison operations, supervising directors and coordinating with military and civilian personnel. The role focuses on providing essential support to installation needs and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure mission readiness.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, program direction, and accountability, with obligations and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and statewide coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: management and direction of installation support services affecting a multi-service operation.

Responsibilities

• Advise, assist, and represent the organization in Garrison management; supervise Garrison Directors.
• Provide support to 1,500+ military, government civilian and contractor personnel; coordinate with directors, staff, and tenants.
• Direct and manage administration and operations of functions critical to the Installation Commander and Army needs.
• Oversee short, mid, and long-range planning of garrison activities; develop objectives and provide direction.
• Inform IMCOM Director on general garrison efficiency matters.

Job description

Duties

• Responsible for advising, assisting, and representing the organization in all areas of Garrison management and exercises staff control and supervision over Garrison Directors.
• Provide support services to more than 1,500 military, government civilian and contractor personnel and continually coordinates with various directors, special staff elements, and tenants.
• Provide direction and general management for the administration and operations of various functions and services critical to meeting the needs of the Installation Commander, tenant units, and the Army.
• Direct and oversee short, mid, and long-range planning of garrison activities, providing program objectives development strategy, and direction.
• Inform the Regional Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Director on matters pertaining to the general efficiency of the garrison.

Duties

• Responsible for advising, assisting, and representing the organization in all areas of Garrison management and exercises staff control and supervision over Garrison Directors.
• Provide support services to more than 1,500 military, government civilian and contractor personnel and continually coordinates with various directors, special staff elements, and tenants.
• Provide direction and general management for the administration and operations of various functions and services critical to meeting the needs of the Installation Commander, tenant units, and the Army.
• Direct and oversee short, mid, and long-range planning of garrison activities, providing program objectives development strategy, and direction.
• Inform the Regional Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Director on matters pertaining to the general efficiency of the garrison.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station, including the Garrison Headquarters for meetings, appointment boards, etc. approximately 10% of the time.
• This is a centrally managed position. Incumbent may be subject to rotational assignments based on the needs of the command.
• Position designated as Key may not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the agency or office to function effectively.
• Position designated as Mission Essential in order to perform essential duties defined as critical and essential regardless of weather conditions, emergency situations, or general dismissal.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This is an obligated position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience managing and directing installation support services directly affecting the accomplishment of a multi-service operation and a complex multi-mission military installation. Experience in providing program direction, objectives, strategies and evaluations for installation support functions, operations and activities that include financial management, contracting services, law enforcement and security, housing management, family and community activities, internal review, equal opportunity, and personnel functions, technical and professional services including public works, environmental, energy, fire and emergency services. Experience managing and evaluating the impact of operational factors, assessing fiscal soundness and taking appropriate action to ensure the operational success of installation programs and activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

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-14).

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. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent.

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
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• 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

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This position is designated as an IMCOM Centrally Managed Mobility Program Position. Refusal to sign a mobility agreement will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
• 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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) Installation Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate 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:

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.