PCS or Relocation or Retention Incentive available. About the Position: The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of motivated and talented employees providing the very best engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest. The District helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

Duties

Chief, Contracting Division, responsible for acquiring all necessary commodities in support of the Walla Walla District's mission. Principal procurement official, primary contracting officer, and a key staff advisor to the Commander, U.S. Army Engineer District, Walla Walla. Principal procurement official and primary contracting officer vested with an unlimited monetary authority to contract for supplies and services including construction and architect-engineer, utilities, and agreements. Exercise full breadth of authority through participation in acquisition planning, contract formation, partnering, administration, resolution of disputes, and claims. Prepare recommendations for sustainment or denial of mistakes in bids, protests, justifications, and approvals along with their related level or through the General Accounting Office (GAO). Exercise delegated authority to appoint Ordering Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives, and similar positions in the contracting process. Develop long range organizational plans and goals through subordinate organizational chiefs, assign work to subordinates, determining work schedules and priorities. Manage a staff of professional administrative employees including several Contracting Officers. Manage the District's multi-million dollar contracting program for single and multiple purpose civil works water resource projects and construction projects, and work for others projects throughout the area of jurisdiction. Plan for, request and negotiate the acquisition of all necessary resources to support the Contracting Division and prepare input for budgets.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must achieve Foundational Back to Basics Certification -or- equivalent within 24 months.
• Selectee must sign an Acquisition Corps written tenure agreement to remain in the Federal service in this position for at least 3 years.
• Selectee must sign a Mobility Agreement.
• Must file a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form 450, upon entry into the position and annually thereafter.
• Required to obtain an Unlimited Warrant within six (6) months of appointment.
• Be willing and able to travel up to 25 percent of the time for official business.
• Must upload transcripts or exemption in lieu of transcripts.
• Must achieve Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) membership prior to assignment.
• This position requires a one-year Supervisory probationary period (if not already completed).
• Must achieve Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) membership prior to assignment or provide a waiver.
• This position has been designated as “mission essential.” In the event of emergency type situations, (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 eduction 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 occupied GS-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-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Experience in Fixed-Price type contracts; (2) Experience in pre & post award requirements (such as: proper usage of contract clauses, amendments, source selection, modifications and justifications, and approvals); AND (3) Experience developing acquisition strategies/plans. (Resume MUST document this experience in all three areas to be considered). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-14 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: Contract Performance ManagementLeadershipPlanning and EvaluatingPreparation and Negotiation 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 RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk