About the Position: This is a permanent supervisory position with Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Small Business Office located in Washington, DC. This position will lead over 70 USACE small business professionals worldwide through required reporting on USACE's implementation of Federal programs designed to assist under-utilized business zone small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; and, minority institutions.

Duties

Serves as Command Director for the Office of Small Business Program (OSBP) responsible for developing policy, establishing procedures and publishing direction and guidance for the Small Business Program (SBP). Plans and directs the USACE OSBP Program to ensure that small businesses are given an equitable opportunity to participate to the fullest possible extent in the USACE procurement programs. Serves as liaison with higher authority, Congress, other Government agencies, and the private sector. Develops and recommends policies, procedures and other guidelines in concert with the Directorate of Contracting, in support of USACE small business programs. Develops controls, coordinates and publishes small business program immediate and long-range objectives. Provides supervision to a headquarters staff and Division staff.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selectee(s) must sign an Acquisition Corps written tenure agreement to remain in the Federal service in this position for at least 3 years.
• This is a Critical Acquisition position. Selectee must meet position requirements for a Practitioner Career Level Certification within 5 years of entrance on duty.
• Selectee must be an Acquisition Corps (AC) member prior to appointment to a CAP unless a waiver is granted.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 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: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience which includes 1) overseeing and directing a small business program which includes administration and review of small business contracts; 2) developing and revising the small business program's short-range and long-range plans, goals and objectives; 3) conducting market research related to small business acquisition; 4) interpreting, implementing, formulating and disseminating regulations and policies governing small business programs; and 5) planning, directing, and providing staff oversight to major subordinate organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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: Acquisition StrategyAddressing Small Business ConcernsCommunicationsLeadership 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

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.

Contacts

• Address RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]