Summary
About the Position: This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CEDA-26-12941457-MP. Salary range reflects the lowest and highest pay across all duty locations; actual pay depends on the duty location of the selectee. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.
Duties
Interprets and recommends the development of overall United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) policy and regulations governing the worldwide contracting activities of the Corps of Engineers.,Relates policies and procedural guidance from higher echelons to specific mission assigned to the Corps and makes recommendations to the Division Chief for appropriate action.,Ensures overall accurate interpretation and application of acquisition laws, policies, directives, regulations to the development efforts of automated systems and procurement evaluation programs to support the USACE contracting function.,Establishes policy, guidance, and direction for enterprise business systems deployment and implementation.,Assists in the development and implementation of USACE workforce development policy and regulations governing the world-wide contracting activities of the Corps.,Recommends to the Division Chief new or revised procurement regulations that take full advantage of the productivity gains and enhanced professionalism potential of automated contracting.,Makes recommendations to senior USACE representatives for deviations from regulations and revision of procedures
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/.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Other Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 14 - Contracting and Acquisition position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) three years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment. If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 3 years will need to apply to Announcement # CEDA-26-12941457-MP