About the Position: This is a situational telework position, not full-time telework. The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas. For information about the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers, visit http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/

Duties

Serve as a non-supervisory Contract Specialist in the Contracting Division, performing as technical expert responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to meet mission objectives. As a Contracting Officer, contract for supplies and services Provide technical oversight on contract activities carried out by procurement and non-procurement staff throughout the District. Serve as a warranted Contracting Officer with authority to obligate the government for advisory and assistance services, architect-engineer and construction services and information technology. Exercise acquisition authority for acquisition planning, contract formation, solicitation, source selection, negotiation, partnering, administration, resolution of protests, disputes, claims, and termination. Complex multi-agency coordination requires continued development and application of innovative acquisition practices. Mentor subordinates by assisting them accomplish established goals and objectives Provide expert advice to staff of acquisition professionals (GS-7 to GS-12) and support staff (GS-5 to GS-7) to accomplish all phases of the acquisition process.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated as an Acquisition Workforce position and requires DAWIA Level III certification.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer, warranted above the simplified acquisition threshold. Must be able to obtain and maintain a $10,000,000 warrant.
• Annual financial disclosure.
• Transcripts are required showing four year degree has been awarded or meet exemption.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Basic Requirement for Contract Specialist:Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if you are (A) a current civilian employee in DoD who occupiedGS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) I am a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Acquisition planning and the development of acquisition strategies for procurements. (2) Experience with contract compliance and oversight. (3) Experience with implementing Acquisition Policy changes. (4) Experience conducting Peer Reviews. (5) Applicants must also have experience managing best value procurements under FAR Part 15, Best Value Trade Off and Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable to include assisting in developing technical evaluation criteria and serving as the primary business advisor. These procurements should be in the areas of supply and services. (All five (5) skills sets must be well documented in your resume). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13 job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementInfluencing/NegotiatingLeadershipLegal, Government and JurisprudenceTeaching Others 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-12).

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address HG-APF-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk