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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers INTERDISCIPLINARY in Buffalo, New York
Summary About the Position: Serves as project manager responsible for overall project planning, execution, control, and closure of projects associated with environmental, work for others, special projects, and other projects and related activities in the Special Projects Branch. Responsibilities Oversee the development of agreements with the sponsor/stakeholder and lead negotiation of agreements on behalf of the Corps of Engineers. Keep leadership informed about project though routine updates, project review boards, and other briefing. Develop risk management plans to identify, assess, manage, respond to, and communicate project risks. Lead multi-disciplinary project delivery teams in managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, procurement strategies, and other aspects of project execution. Execute communication plans that often involve engagement with senior Corps of Engineers leaders, local, state and federal officials, and the public. Manage budget by allocating funds to supporting elements, ensuring all charges are authorized, monitoring performance and obligations/expenditures. Conduct after action reviews, solicits sponsor/stakeholder feedback and documents lessons learned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Community Planner - 0020 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/ Archeologist - 0193 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/ Biologist - 0401 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ General/Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineer - 0801, 0810,0819,0830,0850,0896 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ Architect - 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Physical Scientist - 1301 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Chemist - 1320 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Geologist - 1350 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ Operation Research Analyst - 1515- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Social Scientist - 0101 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Economist - 0110 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-12: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices; reviewing and evaluating the work of team members and engineers project work; ensuring engineering project and contract plans, and specifications are following regulations or guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position may require 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.