Senior Project Manager Job in Rockville, MD

Vacancy No. ADM/DFS-2025-0002 Department Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Salary $163,964.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/22/2024 Close Date 12/6/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Rockville, MD


Summary

This position is located in the Office of Administration (ADM), Division of Facilities and Security (DFS). The supervisor is Tim Mossman  

This position is in the Non-Bargaining Unit. 

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure or security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

The incumbent will serve as a Senior Project Manager and technical authority responsible for the most complex facility projects that involve significant budget and complex logistical challenges. Assignments involve leading and managing projects of agency-wide scope and importance. The incumbent serves as a recognized authority on facility projects by top level management officials within and outside the agency. Assignments involve collaboration with staff in the Office of Administration, those affected by the facility project(s), the General Services Administration, and other external entities to ensure that all project technical and schedule requirements are captured and accounted for in project planning. The incumbent manages and monitors project performance and progress and routinely briefs ADM senior management and other agency officials on the status of the project and risks to project success.

Oversees all aspects of projects and ensures the vast variety of project elements are appropriately and effectively addressed, including, but are not limited to, identification of space technical requirements, construction budget and schedule, relocation logistics, and project risks. Exercises technically authoritative expertise in providing input to budget formulation for unique and novel special projects.

As the top-level project management authority, leads other ADM staff in overseeing complex and highly visible contracted construction projects. Manages daily activities associated with such projects including assessment of work quality, adherence to schedules, and oversight of contract personnel work. Develops and maintains the master schedule for the special project(s) to include identification of critical path items and risks to timely project completion. Ensures all requisite information associated with the project is entered into the project tracking system.

Works with other ADM staff and contractors to provide interpretation, adaptation, and application of design and engineering principles and practices that lead to solutions to design problems. Provides leadership in managing cross-functional teams involved with complex building projects. Serves as a mentor and coach to the staff. Interacts with multiple audiences, especially junior and less experienced staff, to transfer professional experience and knowledge of the organization's mission. Prepares periodic status reports and briefs management on project progress. Identifies risks to overall project success and provides solutions to top-level management officials, within and outside the agency, regarding significant problems such as schedule slippages or poor performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated by 1) experience with managing building construction projects; 2) experience in the field of engineering and/or experience with managing complex projects; 3) demonstrated knowledge of building infrastructure and design; and 4) skills in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements; ability to present project status and risks and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • This is a Drug Testing position.
  • Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.  

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1.  Demonstrated ability to lead complex facilities projects, which involve significant budget and challenging logistical issues. (Examples should include work experience but may be supplemented by specific training and education that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills.)

2.  Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders (e.g., customers, co-workers, partner organizations) to accomplish tasks. (Examples may include experience that demonstrates an ability to establish a healthy rapport with partners, co-workers, and other stakeholders to accomplish significantly complex tasks.)

3.  Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior managers and customer organizations on matter related to project(s). (Examples should include verbal and written communications to senior level managerial audiences. Candidates should be specific in describing both verbal and written communication tools.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement; however, education that supports performance of expected job duties is preferred.

Additional information

The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period.  Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.

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.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k)  (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.  This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.  https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.  If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.  Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.


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Required Documents

Required Documents:

List of supplemental material that may be applicable: 

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position.If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 

  1. Job title
  2. Name of employer
  3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
  4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
  5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
  6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (e.g., age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. 

Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. 

If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
 
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.

 
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)  You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. 
 
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. 
 
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.  You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 
 
1.  Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 
2.  Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.  The following types of documents can be uploaded:  .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 
3.  Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052. 

How to Apply

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.

Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.

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Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.

You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

Agency contact information

Darrel Stroman
Phone
301-415-0431
Fax
571-258-4052
Email
Darrel.Stroman@nrc.gov
Address
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Darrel Storman
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
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