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Position Title
Program Manager
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
NCFL204847958422D Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, September 5, 2020 to Tuesday, September 15, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Conditions Of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Program Manager position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Program Manager at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Program Manager at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Interface with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (OASA(CW), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional members to ensure Civil Works program activities and guidance is current, consistent with business practices and law. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Advise organization of changes and modifications of Civil Works policy to conform and establish project management principles, practices and programs. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
5. Provide policy, guidance, and interpretation to key personnel within the organization, other Federal agencies or entities, Congressional representatives, state officials, and public interest groups to obtain clarification of Civil Works Water Resources policies and technical issues. (limit characters)
6. Communicate with key stakeholders to influence, support, defend, and advocate for Civil Works programs and administration policies and programs. (limit characters)
7. Respond to a variety of questions from Legislative and Executive Office, Congressional members/committee staff and other agencies (such as Secretary of the Army, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the general public to facilitate exchange of information regarding Civil Works program changes, authorization and annual appropriation requests. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Lead organization to meet with key personnel and stakeholders to shape the structure, processes, and policies that guide Civil Works program development and execution.
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9. Understand Civil Works issues to effectively work with Congress to receive legislative approval. (limit characters)
10. Serve as lead program manager to prepare supporting data, justifications, Congressional testimonies, information papers, speeches, and briefings for organization higher echelon (such as Division Commanders, Director, Civil Works) who testify at Civil Works Authorization and Appropriations hearings in support of program performance for studies, planning and construction projects. (limit characters)
11. Manage the development of congressional report requirements for the development and defense of the complete range of Civil Works funded activities. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Analyze Civil Works programs to defend rationale for recommendations and inquiries of the business processes and execution. (limit characters)
13. Apply a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess Civil Works program performance to identify systematic issues that may potentially impact execution performance for future action. (limit characters)
14. Apply extensive knowledge of Civil Works program guidance and administration policy issued by technical functions to execute Civil Works programs and business processes. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Integrate technical requirements of Civil Works programs and business processes to establish, convey, defend program/policy to reflect organizational goals, priorities and values. (limit characters)
16. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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