Project Specialist

The Project Specialist will coordinate, analyze, and perform a variety of studies ultimately leading to the resolution of management problems and improve operations. The Project Specialist shall coordinate with a cross-functional team(s) to obtain and exchange information and develop recommendations for management decisions. It will be required that the specialist monitor and analyze program/project progress and recommend changes based on the findings as well as develop all reports, briefings and status of assigned

projects/programs, process purchase requisitions and invoices in support of Project Management staff and functional stakeholders-including Contracting, Project Management, Information Management, Administrative, Planning, and Budget Services personnel-who administer multi-million-dollar design and construction efforts across the National Park Service."

The position requirements are:

The minimum education that is required for this position is the completion of a 4-year degree (Bachelors) from an accredited College/University in architecture, landscape architecture, mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, geotechnical, general engineering, or construction management.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management with the experience defined as follows:

* Requires a security clearance
* "Field work", including practices and procedures of candidates' specific discipline, such as engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, or resource planning.

* Management of simple-to-complex design and construction projects containing multi-year phasing and overlapping schedules, high visibility, and multiple functions (design, construction, planning), controversy, unusual design/construction components with novel problems requiring unique solutions, significant political interest/oversight, and jurisdictional disputes.

* Knowledge of project management concepts, and understanding of authorities, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the "project management philosophy".

* Written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

* Knowledge and experience with contract administration and compliance.

* Knowledge and experience with software including Microsoft Project, Word and Excel.