Program Manager

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

For GS-13:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Serving as a Project Manager with the responsibility for overall management and execution of assigned projects; Planning, organizing, and directing team work to execute program requiring substantial resources or changes in established procedures; Assessing key program requirements and priorities to provide timely and effective guidance; Determining the source of and resolving problems related to design and construction delays, excessive costs, and other technical problems.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

For GS-14:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Leading a matrixed team of individuals (i.e., project managers, engineers, schedulers, real estate specialist) to complete technically complex and cost/schedule sensitive projects; Formulating program plans and goals to ensure alignment with requirements for projects; Providing authoritative interpretations of policy regarding design and construction management, work authorizations and funds; Developing standard methods and procedures to be used throughout the assigned Program to manage projects and funds; Applying knowledge of the mission objectives and applicable guidance and directives to anticipate/resolve major programming needs/problems.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at GS-13/14 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Administration and Management
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Project Management
• Technical Competence

• 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 requires you to submit 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) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
• This is a developmental position to the GS-14. You may be selected at the GS-13 or GS-14 level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. You may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements:
  (1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level;
  (2) Higher level work exists at target grade level;
  (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned;
  (4) Supervisor recommends promotion;
  (5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and;
  (6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions.