Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Project Manager, responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the project and intermediate products. Responsibilities Negotiates and integrates all District functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), customer needs, regulatory requirements, etc. Within this plan, integrates project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance management criteria. Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction and environmental considerations, etc., for assorted civil works and support for other projects of scope and complexity. Projects managed are complicated by local stakeholder interests; technical issues; interests of Federal, state and local government agencies, business and industry groups, and private citizens and a variety of statues and regulations. Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments through construction and initial operations. Allocates project funds to District elements, consistent with scheduled work, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Reviews and analyzes cost reports to assure charges are authorized and appropriate; identifies unauthorized charges and assures corrective actions are taken for the ultimate disposition of inappropriate charges. Represents the District Commander, serving as the District's primary point of contact for projects assigned with customer, Federal, state and local government agencies, Congressional interests, other external organizations and higher authorities. Responsible for keeping the customer fully informed of project progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts on costs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Education Requirement: Economist 0110 series Geography 0150 series Biology 0401 series Ecology 0408 series Wildlife Biology 0486 series Engineering 0800 series Architect 0808 series Physical Science 1301 series Chemistry 1320 series In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: NH-03 Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes executing the planning, design, and/or construction phases of civil works or environmental projects; formulating and/or adjusting project plans, schedules, or budgets; and leading and/or managing a team in the planning or execution of projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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/ Additional Information Position will be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 Months. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 Months will need to apply to Announcement #CERG244502392918 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/810646200 This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades GS-12 and GS-13 under the General Schedule (GS) system. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for occasional telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized at management discretion. 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 Career Program (CP) #18 - Engineers & Scientists position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.