Chief, A-E Services Section, GS-08XX-13 (22276)

Omaha, NENorthwestern Division (NWD) - Omaha District22276
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Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Omaha District

Locations (City, State)

Omaha, NE

Position Overview/Duties

Here is your chance to lead the dynamic and growing A-E Services Section within the Cost & General Engineering Branch. This section responsible for engineering products in the A-E pre-award process, to include A-E selection, SOW review, IGE development/review, and negotiations support, as well as A-E COR support post award. Looking for an experienced and ambitious individual who will be able to:

• Lead a diverse team of engineers (Design Managers) through GS-13 and provide administrative supervision to include workload assignment/balancing, performance evaluations, hiring, resolving complaints or grievances, mentoring, etc.;
• Serve as a technical expert for coordination of engineering responsibilities in solicitation preparation, selection evaluation, negotiation, and award of A-E service contracts;
• Identify A-E services requirements to meet district mission requirements and lead the acquisition planning and acquisition strategy for new and replacement vehicles to include coordinating with Programs, Planning & Project Management Division (P3MD), Contracting Division, and other Engineering Division staff;
• Manage and execute the administrative requirements for the A-E services program;
• Serve as a technical expert in A-E Source Selection Evaluation Boards overseeing board activities in evaluation findings and documentation of selection process and recommendations to the Selection Authority and Contracting Officer for award.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for A-E services contracts or task orders in the review, approval and timely processing of partial and final payment requests to A-E contractors.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Position covered by PWR SSR (Special Salary Rate).

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Architecture

Minimum Experience Requirement: Minimum of 6 months USACE work experience; 12 months+ preferred

Other Requirements:

  • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 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.
  • Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
  • This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment:
    • This position requires either Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) licensure.

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Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.