Program Manager GS-0340-13

Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Other

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC?
ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com. 

PLACE OF WORK

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for a Program Manager with a background in Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) defense for the CWMD Support Branch, Special Programs Division on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on-post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/.  

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority.

The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Responsibilities

Manages and monitors the execution of Homeland Security Programs. Provides advice and direction on all projects and programs related to testing and training of Homeland Security forces and other organizations with related missions. Acts as the Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) representative to the Homeland Security community. Provide proposals, cost estimates and up- dated funding expenditures and reports pertaining to various testing and training programs. Allocate and manage resources required to successfully accomplish the completion of chemical/biological testing and training requirements. Responsible for overseeing the development of course curricula, lesson plans and instructor guides, teaching and instructing in classroom and field settings, and writing, administering and evaluating the practical demonstration during training scenarios. Responsible for training records, after action reports (AAR), and other related training and testing evaluations involving all Homeland Security communities.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.

SPECIALZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-13: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must demonstrate as least one year of: 1. Experience with chemical and biological warfare defense operations. AND 2. Experience in creating course curricula for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives. (CBRNE) operations/responses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  •  Knowledge of counter proliferation and counter terrorism
  •  Chemical/Biological Experience
  •  Training Experience
  • Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • This position may require a one-year probationary period.
  • This position requires a Top-Secret clearance.
  • This position requires a pre-employment and random drug testing.
  •  This position requires incumbent to occasionally work nights or weekends.
  •  This position requires the incumbent maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  •  Incumbent is subject to call back after hours to perform urgent duties.
  •  Work will be assigned and performed within a high security facility.
  •  Up to 25% business travel may be required.

Travel Requirements

Greater than 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil