WHO: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contracting Offices Worldwide
WHAT: The Great Recruitment & Job Offer Event for all USACE Contracting Offices
WHERE: Virtual Career Fair Event
WHEN: 25-26 April 2023
WHY: The USACE Contracting Program is dedicated to supporting non-military civil works that directly impact your community and the Nation. Our team supports the Nation’s largest construction programs and offer robust opportunities for career broadening assignments.
We will be recruiting recent graduate, intern and full performance positions using direct hire authority for multiple grade levels, from GS-05 to GS-14. Depending on position/location selected, promotion potential will be the GS-9, 11, 12, 13 and/or 14 levels. We encourage practicing professionals to register and submit resumes early. Interviews will be conducted during the event.
PAY RANGE: $32,357 to $129,878 (plus applicable locality supplement and/or special salary rate, depending on grade and duty location). Information regarding pay for specific locations and positions can be found at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/. Pay will be based on such factors as your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
VACANCIES: We are looking for individuals interested in the following positions. Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term.
| Position Title |
Series |
Duty Location(s) |
| Contract Specialist |
1102 |
Remote Positions; Anchorage, AK; Alexandria, VA; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Galveston, TX; Huntington, WV; Kansas City, MO; Louisville, KY; Mobile, AL; Nashville, TN; Norfolk, VA; Omaha, NE; Pittsburg, PA; Sacramento, CA; Savannah, GA; Seattle, WA; Tulsa, OK; Winchester, VA; Wiesbaden, Germany, or other locations. |
EVALUATIONS: Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
- Some positions may require a security clearance to include fingerprinting.
- Some positions may require random drug testing.
- Some positions may require temporary duty travel.
- Some positions may require a physical and/or immunizations.
- Some positions may require a mobility agreement.
- Some positions may require the selectee to complete training/obtain certifications within a specified period of time after appointment.
- Some positions may require Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional acquisition certification.
- Some positions may require the selectee to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty and annually thereafter.
- Some positions may require the selectee must obtain a passing score on the appropriate Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) assessment prior to appointment or conversion.
- Overseas positions may have a tour limitation.
- Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interests of the government.
- 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.
- Promotion progression to the target position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of training requirements and continuous satisfactory performance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: To be considered, please submit your resume by registering at the following link: USACE Contracting Event. Please ensure your resume DOES NOT contain private information such as personal photos, date of birth, or social security number.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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.
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.