Supervisory Program Manager

U.S. Forest Service; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forest Service seeks a Program Manager (GS-15) at a Research Station to develop a scientific research program and manage a major program area.

The role requires coordinating research priorities, assessing policy impacts, and ensuring fiscal stewardship in alignment with station guidelines. The incumbent will provide leadership, supervise staff, and interact with stakeholders while adhering to federal personnel and security requirements.

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for specialized experience.
• U.S. Citizenship requirement for Federal employment.
• Background investigation and fingerprint check required.
• Direct deposit enrollment required for payroll.

Responsibilities

• Provides intellectual leadership and focus for the unit's research programs.
• Assess the impact of programs and policies on assigned projects.
• Set research priorities based on program areas and station guidelines.
• Determine economical means to meet objectives within fiscal and legal constraints.
• Submit and justify major expenditure requests to leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the research program.

Skills

Program management

Research coordination

Policy analysis

Leadership

Job description

Summary

These positions are located at a Forest Service Research Station. The incumbents serve as a Program Manager with responsibility for the development of a scientific research program and management of assigned program area(s). For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Richard Barhydt at [e-mail].

Major Duties

Duties listed below are at the Full Performance level- GS-15.Serves as a technical expert and coordinator in providing intellectual leadership and focus on the unit’s research.Incumbent assesses the impact of substantive programs and policies-including legislation, new USDA and FS policy, and State and private sector policies related to forestry research and resource management-on assigned projects.Selects and promulgates research priorities based upon the program area(s) assigned and Station guidelines.Determines most economical means of meeting the Program and Station objectives within fiscal and legal constraints and takes action to ensure these means are followed.Submits and justifies requests for major expenditures to higher levels of leadership.The incumbent monitors and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of the assigned research program.Supervisory Responsibilities 25% or more of the time.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New Forest Service supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet minimum qualification requirements. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Accomplishment Record Review: If you are found minimally qualified, a rating panel will review your resume and Accomplishment Record narratives. If you meet the qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified, you will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities must meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035393

Other Information

This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed 1-year and may be extended without further competition or may end earlier due to lack of work or funds, or at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. If the temporary promotion is not made permanent, you will be returned to your permanent position of record or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay in the Forest Service, in the same geographic location, if possible. Your salary will be adjusted to the grade level and step that you would normally have been in had you remained in your position. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Forest Service daycare facilities may be available. Government Housing may be available. The position will be located at a Forest Service office, except Atlanta, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; and Portland, Oregon. Final determination of the duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of the job offer. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S. See OPM.gov for additional information on pay rates.