SUPERVISORY COST ESTIMATING SPECIALIST at Richland

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers comprises of motivated and talented employees providing the very best engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest.  The Districts civil works boundaries generally follow the Snake River drainage basin and includes approximately 107,000 square miles in six states - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and small parts of Nevada and Utah.  A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officer commands the Districts professional civilian workforce of more than 800 personnel in engineering, scientist, technician, trade/craft, and administrative support staff positions.  The District helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.
This position is located in Richland, Washington, 45 miles west of Walla Walla. Richland is part of the Tri-Cities which also includes Pasco and Kennewick, Washington. Climate is relatively mild during the winter with only a few weeks of high temperatures during the summer with low humidity. Great river front parks with boating/water skiing/swimming on the Snake River. For more information about the Corps of Engineers, go to http://www/usace.army.mil

Who May Apply:

 Current Army Civilian Employees who reside within the local commuting area of Richland, WA.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy Richland Security Badge.

DUTIES:Back to top

Serve as Supervisory Cost Estimate Specialist for Walla Walla District Civil Works Cost Engineering and Agency Technical Review Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) with Technical Expertise (TCX).
•Personnel Management/Administrative Supervision: Direct and manage the activities of the MCX employees located at DOE Richland office.  Provide instruction and mentoring, educate on policies, establish standards, perform quality assurance checks and prepare/develop reports.
•Technical Management: Manage projects, acquire resources, and manage product development.  Develop estimating and lifecycle baseline guidance.  Develop cost estimates and schedules. Serve on agency technical review (ATR) teams and quality assurance (QA) teams review estimates.  Serve as technical expert in field of specialization within the region.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.  Specialized experience is defined as: experience in project controls required for the administration of cost reimbursement type contracts to include: developing independent government estimates, performing technical reviews of proposals, review of contractors schedules, and monitoring progress. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

• Ability to analyze and design
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to communicate

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

 

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• Personal security investigation required
• Condition of Employment: Must be able to obtain a department of Energy (DOE) Richland (RL) Security Badge. 
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Richland, Company: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.