About the Position: There are two Supervisory Contract Specialist vacancies, GS-1102-14 with the USACE Tulsa District, Contracting Division. One position is with the Military Branch and other is with the Civil Branch. A recruitment incentive might be offered. A relocation incentive will be offered depending on funding availability and management discretion. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances might be authorized.

Duties

You will direct the functions of the assigned Branch (Civil or Military) in the accomplishment of assigned functions to include acquisition planning, solicitation, proposal evaluation, contract award and contract administration. You will serve as Source Selection Authority as well as maintain an unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant Authority. You will provide management oversight of procurement and contracting activities in areas of preparation and issuance of sources sought announcements, etc. You will provide procurement technical support in all areas of pre- and post-award for the business-related areas of the contracts. You will advise acquisition personnel, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, primary customers, and District office personnel in all phases of the acquisition process.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) is required upon assignment/appointment and annually.
• Obtain and Maintain a current and valid state driver's license.
• Selectee must complete Civilian Education System Course and the Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of assignment/appointment.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements;
• Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• Obtain and Maintain valid Secret Security Clearance within 24 months of assignment/appointment and for duration of employment.
• Position requires completion of Defense Acquisition Foundational certification/(DAWIIA) Level I certification prior to assignment/appointment.
• Obtain and Maintain Defense Acquisition Practitioner certification/(DAWIA) Level II certification prior to assignment/appointment.
• Obtain and Maintain Advanced Career Level Certification within 4 years of assignment/appointment.
• Selectee must obtain the highest Career Category Level of certification in the assigned Career Category/Functional Area. The exception is Program Management.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 Education Requirement: Applicants must have a 4-year course of study leading to a 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 (A) you are a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency, OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Performing pre-award and post award contracting work (including market research, price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration) for construction, and service/supply contracts. AND 2) Review contracts for regulatory compliance, and for effectiveness to meet goals and objective. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (s) with your application package. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContract Performance ManagementContracting/ProcurementLeadership 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-13).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT TULSA DO NOT MAIL Tulsa, OK 74121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk