JOB SUMMARY
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! 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.
First Cut off Date:06/30/2010
Organization(s):
Duty locations within Iraq may be subject to change to any Overseas Contingency Operation (OCO) location.
About the Position: This is an EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION which may be filled by TERM appointment NTE 13 months and can be extended up to a total of 4 years.
TDY may be required.
Conditions of Employment:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
2. Must pass annual health physical requirements to maintain position.
3. Living conditions, office space, and equipment will be provided by the Department of State. Selectees will be afforded the same living conditions as provided by all DOS PRT employees at that specific site.
The job provides the opportunity to learn how USACE operates in a reconstruction effort. You will deal with competing priorities and corporate approach to improving programs and methods of operation. To be successful in this position, you will need to (a) know your job: (b) be situationally aware: (c) be healthy; and (d) treat every individual with dignity and respect.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. Key Requirements:Major Duties:Serves as Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Engineer embedded w/ the Department of State, responsible for coordination & execution of assigned projects. As a member of PRT implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, & policy in the development of the project intermediate products in support of the project. Negotiates/integrates all functions (planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, & environmental considerations) into a comprehensive management plan. Participates in programming decisions affecting long/short-range courses of action for assigned projects. Provides input to the operating budget related to projects assigned. Plans work to be accomplished; sets & adjusts short-term priorities; prepares schedules for completion of work. Teach, coach, and mentor Iraqi engineers,contractors, & govt officials of construction activities.Qualifications:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
NOTE: (#1) Generally indoor work location has power, water, heating, & air conditioning although outages should be expected. Lack of sleep may occur due to long work hours & uncomfortable living conditions. Employee will report symptoms of stress & fatigue to the on-site supervisor. Living conditions range from having all basic amenities; light, power, water, refrigeration, to not having one/more of these amenities. Employees who need to store refrigerated medication shall prior to departure from the primary duty station, inform the local Emergency Operations Center so availability of refrigeration at the work site can be determined. Environmental conditions at work locations may range from excessive heat & humidity to extreme cold & rainy. Some locations require that the employee be able to maintain stable mobility in sandy & unstable terrain. Although some work is sedentary, work conditions such as ergonomic issues related to lifting & carrying, seating, or video display terminals; repetitive motion injury from using computers, & the like may be expected. (#2) Foreign post differential of 35% is authorized while TCS/TDY to a downrange location. Additional compensation of 35% over basic compensation will be granted to employees for service at designated danger pay costs. (#3) Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Locality rates of pay in CONUS will not be used for pay setting when transferring to the overseas area. (#4) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Mastery of advanced concepts, principles, & practices of engineering &/or sciences to be able to serve as a resident expert to resolve difficult problems & issues, & plan, design, monitor, & evaluate complex & varied projects that represent the full range of construction & public works projects, e.g., water, electricity, sewage, roads, irrigation, & environmental. Ability to apply new technologies & techniques to problems not resolvable through conventional methods. Ability to apply this knowledge to create a project management plan to research, review, & evaluate the results of variety of project under the purview of the PRT Engineer. Must lead multidisciplinary teams to develop major, long range program & project planning. Knowledge & skills necessary to anticipate & identify program deficiencies, &/or new requirements at very early stages & develop compensating changes throughout the project. Must have in-depth understanding of management and organizational principles, along with associated US government policies, regulations & practices.
For more information on deployment, please visit: http://www.usace.army.mil/CEHR/WorkForUSACE/OverseasContingency/Pages/DeploymentPayandEntitlements.aspx.
**Medical requirements: http://www.tam.usace.army.mil/UDC/index.asp.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.GS-12 and above: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level.Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Position is designated as Emergency Essential.A medical examination is required.Immunization screening is required.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.One year trial/probationary period may be required.How You Will Be Evaluated:Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Benefits:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. Other Information:Click here for more information. To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement. May require overtime work. May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 18Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.Overseas unaccompanied tour. Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Other Advantages: This position provides an opportunity to join an organization of both military and civilian personnel who are working side-by-side as dedicated professionals committed to the reconsturction mission within Iraq.How To Apply:Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.Required Documents:You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted. License/Certification: Professional Registration or Tri-Service Certification is required.Contact Information:Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283What To Expect Next:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
Control Number: 1934589
MAJOR DUTIES
Serves as Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Engineer embedded w/ the Department of State, responsible for coordination & execution of assigned projects. As a member of PRT implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, & policy in the development of the project intermediate products in support of the project. Negotiates/integrates all functions (planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, & environmental considerations) into a comprehensive management plan. Participates in programming decisions affecting long/short-range courses of action for assigned projects. Provides input to the operating budget related to projects assigned. Plans work to be accomplished; sets & adjusts short-term priorities; prepares schedules for completion of work. Teach, coach, and mentor Iraqi engineers,contractors, & govt officials of construction activities.
