Certification Program Manager Jobs in Port Byron, IL

Summary
About the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Programs and Project Management Division, Program Management Branch located in Rock Island, IL. Up to 25% of this position's duties involve supervisory responsibilities.
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Duties
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• Oversee all phases of major projects to assure integration and coordination within established time frames and maintain corporate goals and objectives, consistent with commitments, policy, authorization, and measurable performance criteria.
• Resolve controversial issues or problems arising between technical personnel, contractors, and using services, making compromises based on operating need, regulatory requirements, etc.
• Accountable for progress reports and maintaining regional coordination with other District leadership on planning, design, and construction progress of mega projects.
• Manage development, planning, design, and construction for significant infrastructure projects.
• Conduct program reviews and analysis briefings to compare progress with objectives and ensure project tasks are prioritized properly.
• Oversee development of all projects assuring optimum product schedule, cost, scope, acquisition plan, budget, and quality.
• Provide staff leadership in developing project schedules, budgets, manpower needs, and milestones for programming and project management purposes.
• Provide direction to all project managers to see that planning, design, and construction problems are resolved and that project costs are controlled and established schedules are met.
• Supervises and manages the Program Delivery Office workforce and operations.
• Provide direction of project management systems and tasks the other districts elements through the function Chiefs, as needed, for support and execution of projects.
• Provide guidance for effective resolution of technical problems, conflicts, and controversial issues.
• Approve changes recommended by technical functions to maintain approved schedules and cost, assuring proper coordination.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Program Management Career Development Level 1 certification is required.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.
Specialized Experience for the GS-14:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes developing schedules for major program/projects which require budget planning, design, construction execution, manpower needs, establishing timelines, and encompassing corporate goals and objectives; overseeing all phases of major program/projects to assure integration and consistence of quality; effectively communicating project information with stakeholders and other various agencies; providing leadership and guidance to project managers and other technical support personnel.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Up to 25% of this position's duties involve supervisory responsibilities.
• 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(n) 18 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.
• A recruitment incentive MAY be offered upon management approval.

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 here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
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