About this role
Job Summary
About the Position
The GS-13 Program Manager leads operations and flood-risk projects in the Susquehanna River Basin. Manages planning, finance, and mission readiness for multi-million-dollar resources. Directs operations/maintenance of 10 dams and Southern NY levees, leading 20-28 staff via 2 section supervisors. Serves as primary liaison with local authorities, translating engineering and policy into safe, reliable project delivery and regional levee maintenance.
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 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 GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes:
- 1) Overseeing preventive facility maintenance and repairs;
- 2) Executing robust contract oversight and performance evaluations; and
- 3) Leading multi-disciplinary project teams to meet critical scope, schedule, and budget targets.
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-12).
Major Duties
- Directs the formulation, execution, and strategic alignment of all district programs to meet organizational mission goals.
- Serves as the principal liaison to facilitate strategic collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Oversees budget execution and ensures all funds are allocated strictly to authorized project purposes.
- Directs personnel administration and supervisory functions to build, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
- Serves as the principal technical authority, providing specialized engineering and maintenance guidance across the Baltimore District.