Program Specialist (Proj Act)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Ralph H.

Johnson VA Medical Center seeks a Project Activation Specialist to coordinate all phases of construction projects, from pre-planning through post-construction activation, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and timelines. The role emphasizes developing procedures with Engineering Service staff, managing space, and supporting training on activation issues.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in project activation and coordination.
• Develops procedures for coordinating all project phases from pre-planning to post-construction activation.
• Knowledge of space management and medical center operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all phases of construction projects from planning through post-construction activation.
• Develop and implement procedures to support space management at the medical center and satellite locations.
• Provide training on activation requirements as needed.

Skills

Project management

Education

Project Management Certificate

Job description

The incumbent serves as a Project Activation Specialist for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. As such, the incumbent's main responsibility is to develop systems and procedures that will assist in the coordination of activities associated with all phases of (construction) projects including, but not limited to, initial planning, design, on-going construction, and post-construction activation.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/02/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Developing procedures, oversees, and with the assistance of Engineering Service staff, helps coordinate all phases of projects involving (mainly) construction, including pre-planning, submission of any application materials (including mitigation requirements), all levels of analysis, design (A/E work), actual construction, and all post-construction activation activities. Projects involve both clinical and administrative services. Develops policies and procedures to help oversee and coordinate the space management program at the main medical center, all CBOCs, leased space, VA-DoD locations, and any other location of interest. Prepares, reviews, and/or monitors required training with respect to project activation issues and/or special projects. Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts, surveys, analyzes information obtained, submits recommendations to supervisor, and provides necessary training.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Preferred Experience: Project Management Certificate