Project Manager - Part-Time

Title: Project Manager - Part-Time

State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr I

Hiring Range: Minimum Hourly Rate of $35.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is a Commonwealth of Virginia state agency that provides professional and responsive support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for the planning, design, procurement, and management of professional services, capital and non-capital outlay maintenance and repair, renovation and construction, in-house and troop projects for the Maneuver Training Center (MTC), Fort Pickett, and Camp Pendleton, Virginia Beach.

This position is part-time and ineligible for state benefits. This position is limited to working 1500 hours per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have prior experience as Project Manager;

Knowledge of construction practices and procedures; construction design and specifications; types and uses of construction materials;

Ability to plan and direct maintenance and repair, renovation, and minor construction projects;

Knowledge of the procurement of professional and non-professional services; and project management to include technical supervision, bidding procedures, cost estimates, and payments to contractors;

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

Ability to analyze technical problems and make necessary corrections;

Ability to apply departmental programs, policies, and applicable state and federal regulations sufficient to implement and present to public officials, the general public, and private sector;

Ability to communicate with both internal and external contacts;

Ability to use specialized engineering equipment, computers, plotters, automated design software, and general office equipment;

Must be able to climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, inspect structural integrity of foundations, roofs, and buildings, working in a variety of weather and environmental conditions, often in confined spaces;

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of the CPSM and the ASPSM preferred;

Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) certification preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Must complete CPSM training and obtain a Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) Certification within 18 months of hire.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration

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

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.