About the Position: This position is with Contracting Division, National Contracting Organization, Office of the Chief located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Relocation incentive may be authorized if in the best interest of the Government.

Duties

Serves as Chief, Contracting Division, and Senior Contracting Advisor to the District Commander and DPM, responsible for acquiring all necessary contract requirements in support of the Los Angeles District's mission. The incumbent serves as the principal procurement official and primary contracting officer vested with an unlimited monetary authority to contract for supplies, services, including construction and architect-engineer, utilities, and agreement . Procurement is via any authorized contracting methods using all manner of fixed price or cost reimbursement type contracts on behalf of the United States. Serves as Contracting Officer on all significant (high dollar, complex or special interest) contracts. Exercises full breadth of authority through participation in acquisition planning, contract formation, partnering, administration, resolution of disputes, and claims by means of issuing Contracting Officer Decisions (COD'S).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A valid state's drivers license is required and must be maintained.
• Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) is required.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Professional certification within 24 months as of entrance on duty.
• A Secret security investigation is required or must be initiated.
• This position has been designated as a critical acquisition position. See additional information below.
• CAP Service Agreement. See additional information below.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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 EligibleVeterans 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 Supervisory Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. 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 serving as a supervisory contracting specialist responsible for all phases of the acquisition process; analyzing contracting policy for proper implementation; applying a knowledge of business and industry practices in order to design and implement a standard and consistent process for reviewing pre/post award contracting actions and monitoring procurement systems for content and accuracy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Performance ManagementInitiation of WorkOral Communication 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-14).

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 RI-W07501 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOS ANGELES DO NOT MAIL Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk