Summary
About the Position: This position is in the Engineering and Construction Division, Geotechnical Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Management may select at either the GS-09/11 grade levels. Non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11 level if selected at a lower grade.
Duties
Duties are listed at full performance grade level, GS-11:
Support Project Managers in the Branch and Project Delivery Team (PDT) members in the development, planning, and management of Geophysics, Dam Safety, and Levee Safety projects.
Help to manage and implement project schedules, milestones, activities, travel, shipping, and obligations and expenditures for specific projects.
Ability to use tools and systems supporting program managers (CEFMS, PROMIS (P2), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Engineering Management System (EMS)).
Conduct continuous analysis and evaluation of ongoing administrative and technical program matters to measure program effectiveness and efficiency
Manage program property and equipment, including collaboration with other Districts for shared equipment.
Execute purchases and contracting actions for the programs independently as purchase card holder or in collaboration with Contracting Division.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and have the initiative to work independently.
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/.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.