Project Management Specialist

Summary

The Project Management Specialist serves as the Site Services Project Manager for Site Operations, to include management of Technical Operations On-Site Programs, Special Projects and Product Services Group umbrella.

Duties

FV-H DUTIES:

Project status reporting, project planning, business planning, tactical delivery, developing metrics for project tracking, interfacing with senior Project/Program Managers for direction and programmatic updates. This position provides project management for routine activities under the direction of senior project/program managers.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments. Responsible for the development, preparation, and management of project deliverables secured through utilizing Project Management competencies. Assists in defining project scope, requirements, and deliverables; plans project activity, tasks, milestones, reviews financial expenditures, applies analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative or program principles, concepts, policies and objectives. Coordinates resources and helps determine performance or success measures. Coordinates regularly with Services Managers or Senior Project/Program Managers to communicate status of operational goals. Serves as liaison between technical specialists, program analysts, other Integrated Process Team (IPT) members, and Services Management, presenting issues in clear and well understood terms.

Provides continuous monitoring and communications regarding project status with regard to delivery schedule, performance, and financial requirements of written agreements. Responsible for accurate milestone and financial tracking for assigned projects.

Applies basic project management principles for Product Services Group programs, utilizing commercial software tools for management and reporting. Coordinates the various elements of projects including overall coordination of project plan development, project plan execution, and change control. May serve as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for contracts and provide guidance and direction toward completion of contract deliverables.

FV-I DUTIES:

Management of Technical Operations On-Site Programs, Unmanned Infrastructure Programs, Services Special Projects, and Interagency Programs, which may also include elements for program/project status reporting modules, budget/business planning, strategic planning, tactical delivery, and reporting to monitor and ensure the health and success of projects/programs. This position provides program/project management leadership for complex and longterm activities under the minimal direction of a manager.

Responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of project deliverables utilizing Project Management (e.g. CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP) or project/program management competencies secured through other organizations and/or agencies (i.e., FAA P/PM, DAWIA). Assists in defining project scope, requirements and deliverables; plans project activity, tasks, milestones, reviews financial expenditures, analytical ability, judgment, discretion and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative or program principles, concepts, policies and objectives.

Assists with contract execution (i.e. working within FAR or AM5 and Service Agreements). Coordinates resources and helps determine performance or success of measures. Communicates regularly with Services managers to ensure that resources are utilized in the most effective and efficient manner to meet Services operational goals and business plans. Serves as liaison between technical specialist, program analysts, and Services Management, presenting issues in clear and well-understood terms.

Applies project management principles for Site Services programs utilizing commercial software tools for management and reporting. Coordinates the various elements of projects including overall coordination of project plan development, project plan execution, and change control.

This position may require a special security (i.e. Background Investigation) level to support the CBP program.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
• Position to be filled at the FV-H or FV-I level.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (GS/FG 12) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (GS/FG-10/11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: includes experience performing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques with a variety of scopes and magnitude. Experience using continuous monitoring and communication techniques with work projects and work activities; experience using and/or recommending different approaches to achieve project objectives. Experience working and communicating with internal and external contacts.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means well qualified candidates will have demonstrated the following:

Quality Ranking Factor Well Qualified candidates will have program management experience in the preparation, maintenance, and status reporting of project deliverables.

TO QUALIFY AT THE I (GS/FG-13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H (GS/FG-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: includes demonstrated experience with a broad range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to accomplish projects of different scopes and magnitude. Experience with project management to ensure the Product, Budget and Scheduling efforts are executed. Experience monitoring and ensuring project status is within the parameters of the agreement and/or experience recommending different approaches to achieve project objectives. Experience working within teams, strengthening, and sustaining professional relationships with clear communications.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means well qualified candidates will have demonstrated the following:

Quality Ranking Factor Well-qualified candidates will have program management experience in the preparation, quality, maintenance, and status reporting of project deliverables and may possess a project management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP) or certifications through other federal agencies (e.g. FAA P/PM, DAWIA).

Education

KSA Information

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

NOTES

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) Position to be filled at the FV-H or FV-I level.

4) Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.

5) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

6) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com

7) To check receipt of emailed documents, please call Tiffany Jones at 405-954-4517.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Aero Center Consolidated.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Supplemental documentation, i.e. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded to usajobs or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are those veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Tiffany Jones

Phone

1 (405) 954-4517

Email

tiffany.m.jones@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.