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Interdisciplinary

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Planning, Program & Project Management Division; Env, Acquisition & Business Support Branch
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Program and Project Manager, supporting environmental programs within the Environmental, Acquisition, and Business Support Branch under the Planning, Programs and Project Management Division.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. DUTY LOCATION IS SEATTLE, WA.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 07/13/2023
Closed date: 07/27/2023
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$109,546 - $149,360 per year

Some of the occupational series of this Interdisciplinary position are covered by a Special Salary Rate (SSR). See Additional Information section.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel for Temporary Duty (TDY) is approximately 25%
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
WTHF234158515029HW
Control number
737068700

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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Duties

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  • Manage and direct the investigating, planning, scope development, design and construction of major projects for environmental programs through a matrix management process.
  • Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.
  • Negotiate and integrate all functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), customer needs and other agencies commitments in support of assigned project into a comprehensive management plan.
  • Control and manage project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations.
  • Provide technical oversight of assigned programs/projects to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
  • Assist other managers who have been assigned projects within the program area with funding needs, customer concerns, and procedural advice.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

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A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in landscape architecture or landscape design.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: For each year short of graduation, the applicant must have had one year of experience under professional leadership and guidance of such character and diversity as to be a satisfactory substitute for the required education. This experience must have included original landscape design.

Basic Requirement for an Architect:
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Basic Requirement for a Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Electrical Engineer:
See IOR for All Engineering Series

Basic Requirement for a Physical Scientist:
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirement for a Geologist:
A. Degree: Geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience: Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.


In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience performing engineering and/or scientific work that involves project/program management, oversight, and technical work supporting activities directly related to environmental remediation programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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.
  • 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 Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Some of the occupational series of this Interdisciplinary position are covered by a Special Salary Rate (SSR).
    • Salary range for Occupational Series 0810, 0830, 0850 is $123,998 to $149,360.
    • Salary range for Occupational Series 0807, 0808, 0819, 1301, 1350 is $109,546 to $142,408.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • 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.
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-Hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, or Advanced Leave Accrual.
  • This position is eligible for Situational Telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
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HF-APF-W2SJ02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE
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Seattle, WA 98134
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