Project Coordinator.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking a GS-09 professional to support procurement, budgeting, and program funding actions.

The role requires analyzing project data, preparing procurement documents, and serving as a focal point for evaluation data for large proposals. Appointment may include background checks, one-year probation, occasional travel, and duties such as managing a revolving fund, monthly bill distributions, and acting as Certifying Officer for branch

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes at least two of the following: gathering or consolidating project data; reviewing project data entered into automated databases for accuracy and completeness; developing and managing budget.
• Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify... at least 100%.
• Time in Grade Requirement: Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07) within the last 52 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor furnished cost data and procurement-related reports.
• Prepare and review procurement documentation to support funding and actions.
• Serve as focal point for collection and analysis of evaluation data for large proposals.
• Complete financial and contractual actions supporting awards and funding.
• Manage revolving fund accounts, track expenses and monthly bill distribution.
• Assist in preparing management and acquisition documents.
• Brief coordination with technical, administrative personnel and the Government contract officer.
• Develop, manage, and execute budget.
• Serve as Certifying Officer for branch level fleet management.

Skills

Data gathering

Data consolidation

Budget development

Education

Master’s degree or graduate degree

Education & Experience combination

Job description

Duties

• Review contractor furnished cost data, such as cost/schedule status report, contract fund status reports, and cost performance reports.
• Prepare and review a variety of procurement documentation, administrative reports, and similar document required to support program funding and procurement action.
• Serve as the focal point for collection and analysis of evaluation data for a large, million dollar proposal evaluation.
• Complete financial and contractual action in support of awarding and funding Soil Lab Testing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) task orders.
• Manage a revolving fund account, tracking project expenses and complete monthly bill distribution.
• Assist in preparing a variety of management reports, acquisition documents, planning documents.
• Briefing material requiring coordination with technical and administrative personnel within various directorate and with the Government contract officer.
• Develop, manage, and execute budget.
• Serve as Certifying Officer (CO) for branch level fleet management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require the employee to occasionally travel.
• 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 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

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 you selected. See

Current USACE Employees with Competitive Status

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• 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
• 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

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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

To qualify for the GS-09

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes at least two of the following: 1) gathering or consolidating project data; OR 2) reviewing project data entered into automated databases for accuracy and completeness; OR 3) developing and managing budget. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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-07).

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:

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.