PROGRAM SPECIALIST
What you'd do
About the Position: This is a Program Specialist position with the Detroit District, US Army Corps of Engineers.
Major duties
Applies a thorough understanding of the many aspects of District operations and functions necessary for assessing and executing the full and efficient application of the Corporate Automated Information System, P2. Works with Project Managers, Program Analysts, technical managers, and functional chiefs to ensure all projects are identified and correctly entered into the P2 system. As the Network Analysis System expert for the District, establishes policies and procedures for Project Managers and other PDT members on the best business practices needed in order to establish project schedules. Serves as a local Primary Local Configuration Manager (PLCM) for P2. Develops the District's overall project management plan to ensure a uniformity of project management processes for P2 data entry and reporting for District programs.
What you need to qualify
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: One year of specialized experience which includes previous experience with Planning and Project Management which includes identifying, managing, and integrating resource requirements, scope, budgets, schedules, quality, procurement, risk, and customer relationships as required for program accomplishment; providing expert technical advice on system automation to resolve problems and create, develop and execute training for a program management automated information system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Oral Communication Organizational Performance Analysis Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Systems Integration Teamwork Technical Competence 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-11).
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