Project Management Specialist

Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as 26-DSB-12908642-ST-JD which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/ This JOA may be used to fill other Project Management Specialist, 0301-7, FPL GS-9, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Learn more about this agency Duties This job opportunity is located in the Document Services Branch, National Processing Center (NPC), Jeffersonville, IN. This position is responsible for planning, reviewing and coordinating the project production schedules and activities assigned to the Branch. The individual selected for this position will: Analyze proposed jobs and new projects, staying abreast of necessary revisions required for work in progress to successfully accomplish all phases of processing; perform work that requires occasional access to Federal Tax Information. Communicate and work closely with customers, providing technical advice such as postal regulations, envelopes styles and availability, cost effective processing methods to organize/manage projects. Initiate and maintain detailed production schedules to plan and adjust fluctuating workloads, equipment availability, and staffing levels. Review and analyze all such cost estimates and advise branch management of the most efficient and economical processing method. Identify potential problems, maintain and control production records, and provide progress reports necessary to track and adjust work in progress to ensure that critical deadlines are met. Tour of Duty: Hours will be between 6:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternate Work Schedule is available. Alternate Work Schedule is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. Citizen Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) A one-year probationary period may be required or two years depending on the hiring authority. This is a Bargaining unit position. Qualifications You qualify at the grade 07 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 05 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Experience demonstrates the ability to assist higher level managers in initiating and maintaining detailed production schedules, prepare cost estimates, identify potential problems, maintain and control production records, conduct studies or segments of studies, and review and approve work in progress for accuracy. EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION for the grade 07: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet qualifications. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 04/13/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at Academic and Professional Mobility | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional information In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. 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. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled veteran Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Click here for additional information regarding Probationary Periods. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.