About the Position: Serves as a senior Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), within the Norfolk District Operations Branch. This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-12. Pay range at the GS-11 level is: $73,572 - $95,641 Pay range at the GS-12 level is: $88,183 - $114,634

Duties

Develop budget estimates, earthwork design, plans and specifications, and perform construction contract administration. Operate as the liaison between the Contracting Officer and project contractors, and assist Contracting and Project Management in the development of project contracts and scopes of work. Manage, plan, schedule, and monitor the field and office construction functions for assigned projects, review and process construction submittals, shop drawings, and safety requirements. Develop designs and costs for construction modifications, and assist the Contracting Officer in the review and determination of contractor proposals. Conduct and/or participate in meetings and conferences related to project activities; perform site showings for senior officials. Maintain a good working relationship with contractor organizations, stakeholders, and customers; lead project meetings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• May be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience for the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with engineering principles, methods, and techniques to plan and/or direct on-site construction control and inspection work; and/or administering various contracting actions occurring concurrently to address concerns or issues between all parties involved; and/or monitoring and scheduling the full range of construction operations within the area of assignment to ensure compliance by all parties involved. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with engineering principles, methods, and techniques to plan and/or direct on-site construction control and inspection work; and/or administering various contracting actions occurring concurrently to address concerns or issues between all parties involved; and/or monitoring and scheduling the full range of construction operations within the area of assignment to ensure compliance by all parties involved; and/or providing guidance to customers on the acceptability and applicability of related contractual matters to achieve desired products or services; and/or utilizing negotiation techniques in order to negotiate price, terms and conditions of contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this 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: CommunicationsContract ManagementProblem SolvingQuality Management Time in Grade Requirement to qualify for GS-12: 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-11). Time in Grade Requirement to qualify for GS-11: 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-10).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK DO NOT MAIL Norfolk, VA 23510 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]