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120-Day Detail/Temp Promotion, Small Business Program Assistant Director (GS-1102-14) (75467)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position (i.e. lateral reassignment) are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 06/30/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 07/15/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • 120 Day
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • 120-Day Detail/Temp Promotion, Small Business Program Assistant Director (GS-1102-14) (51425)
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 1102 - Contracting (1102)
  • Grade:
    • 14
  • USACE Organization :
    • South Atlantic Division (SAD) Headquarters
  • Locations (City, State):
    • N/A – Non-applicable / Do Not Use
    • Atlanta, GA
  • Position Overview/Duties:
    • 120-Day Detail/Temp Promotion, Small Business Program Assistant Director (GS-1102-14) with The South Atlantic Division (SAD), Office of Small Business Programs, South Atlantic Division in Atlanta, GA

      This position is open to current USACE employees only. The position is located in Atlanta, GA, however alternate duty location will be considered for the 120-day detail. The assignment will begin on/about 1 August 2025, not to exceed 120 Days.

      This announcement is open 30 June -15 July 2025.  If selected for an interview, please be able to provide a Statement of Interest, and Supervisor concurrence (email is sufficient). 

      Applicants must submit their application through the TARP/YELLO platform

      This is an excellent opportunity to gain regional experience and understanding of a variety of programs and services. 

      Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a supervisory Small Business Program Assistant Director for the Office of Small Business Programs (this includes Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Small Businesses, and Small Disadvantaged Businesses, as well as Labor Surplus Areas). Serves as the program business advisor to senior leaders at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Division Commanders, and other senior leaders in a matrix organization, requiring interface across multiple disciplines and functional structures. The incumbent is senior business advisor on assigned programs, financial management and small business program advocate to subordinate organizations. 

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:
    • This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

       

      This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

       

      Minimum Education Requirement/Requirement:

      Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

      and

      A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management

      Other Requirements: 

      • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
      • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
      • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
      • A trial or probationary period may be required. 
      • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
      • Direct deposit of pay is required.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
      • You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
      • The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
      • This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicle
      • This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework
      • This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment: 

        Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011. 

        This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position.  The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRD.  

         

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications:
    • Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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