Summary About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, VA Medical Center Division, duty location Louisville, Kentucky. Will serve as the Chief for the construction of the VA Medical Center Replacement Projects. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion or reassignment. External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CERE246512433827. Responsibilities Serves as Program Executive for the overall major construction program, responsible for all facets of customer interface and program execution. Exercise delegated authority to manage and execute the program through to construction completion. Monitors design and construction fiscal progress. Ensures periodic program review and analysis briefings are provided to compare progress with objectives and established milestones. Supervises, coordinates, guides, and directs the on-site Area or Resident Engineer and staff engaged in construction operations and contract administration. Monitors contract administration activities. Supervises a diverse staff of permanent and temporary professional, technical and administrative employees engaged in project management, budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, cost estimating, engineering, construction management, quality assurance. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes in planning, managing, and executing Mega Projects that are large and complex in scope; performing extensive strategic planning, communication, and integration of a comprehensive and diverse team to execute Mega Projects on time and within budget; and reviewing overall plans, schedules, budget, and operating policies of a major construction program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Project Management Team Building 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-14). Education EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (Must provide transcripts to show this requirement has been met) Education Requirements: Engineer: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Architect: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Social Scientist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Geologist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ Chemist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Physical Scientist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Biologist:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ 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 may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 5 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. If applicable, return rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 5 years will need to apply to Announcement # CERE256512433827 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/832859800 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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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(n) 18 Engineering Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances is NOT authorized. Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives are NOT authorized.