Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Europe District

Locations (City, State)

Grafenwoehr, Germany

Shape, Belgium

Vicenza, Italy

Position Overview/Duties

Summary

Overseas Duty Location: Europe District Headquarters located at McCully Barracks, Germany. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s headquarters is part of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community, situated on the northern bank of Germany’s Rhine River and an ideal location for exploring the area’s mountains, beaches, festivals, ancient cities, shopping and amazing museums within the local area. Europe District personnel have access to a wide range of benefits in place to ensure a high quality of life for our employees and their families while living and serving overseas, including: 21st Century DoDEA preK-12 schools, on-base Commissary & AAFES privileges, a Living Quarters Allowance to cover your housing & utilities and much more.

Position Overview

Salary:

$76,463 to $99,404 per year

Pay Scale & Grade:

GS-12

Location:

Grafenwoehr, Germany (1)

Vicenza, Italy (1)

SHAPE, Belgium (1)

Remote Job:

No

Telework Eligible:

Situational/Unscheduled Telework only

Work Schedule:

Full-time

Travel Required:

Temporary Duty Travel may be required up to 15% of the time.

Relocation expenses reimbursed:

Yes—Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Incentives are not authorized.

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Work schedule:

Full-time

Service:
Competitive

Promotion potential:

No

Supervisory status:

No

Security clearance:

Not required

Drug test:
Not required

Financial disclosure:

Not required

Duties

• Reviews plans, specifications, and change orders for clarity and compliance; prepares cost estimates; investigates issues; and recommends contract modifications to ensure effective contract administration and project execution.

• Reviews contract modifications for necessity and feasibility, advises on changes, resolves discrepancies, provides technical assistance, and ensures compliance with regulations and cost estimates for effective contract administration.

• Negotiates contract modifications, reviews proposals and estimates, resolves claims, prepares documentation, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures fair settlements for the Government, subject to COR approval.

• Reviews and evaluates contractor claims, researches records, assembles supporting data, initiates audits if needed, and prepares recommendations with documentation for the Contracting Officer’s decision.

• Monitors contract documents, schedules, payments, and submittals; expedites issue resolution; manages closeout and post-completion actions; and ensures compliance with Host Nation contracting procedures and technical standards.

• Compiles engineering and fiscal data for funding requests, prepares progress reports, oversees computer terminal use, ensures maintenance, and trains staff on proper terminal operations.

Requirements

Conditions Of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

• Must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in DoD Instruction 1315.19.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a no-fee passport and visa, if authorized.

• Must sign an overseas rotation agreement to return from the foreign area in 5 years unless otherwise extended or exempt.

• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel may be required up to 15% of the time.

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Other Conditions and Requirements

Additional Information

• Direct deposit of pay is required.

• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.

• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.

• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.

• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.

• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.

• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same-sex spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.

• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.

• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Required Documents

• Resume

• Other supporting documents as required

o Cover Letter, optional
o Most Recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

• SF-50*

Provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s that show the highest permanently held GS level position)

You may upload your SF-50 (redacted for PII) to your Yello profile and it will pull with your supporting documents as part of your application package.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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).

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.