Summary

About the Position: The position is in the Contracting Division with the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The office is located in Omaha NE.

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Responsibilities

• Duties include managing all aspects of the functional area of contract management for a variety of contracts which frequently require special handling or other specialized terms and conditions.
• Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to execute any or all procurement phases of the projects to which assigned, from complete procurement planning to final award and post-award administration of the resultant contracts.
• The national scope and effect of the program involved require incumbent to interface with senior leadership within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and as well as within other federal agencies.
• Incumbent must possess professional knowledge of procurement concepts, principles and practices sufficient to exercise sound judgment in order to be able to coordinate with technical and professional staff.
• May include performance of pre-award and post-award contingency contracting functions, such as a deployable member of the Omaha District Roofing Planning and Response Team.
• Incumbent acts as an independent contracting officer with potentially up to unlimited authority to obligate the government.
• Decisions made by the incumbent have considerable impact on the successful execution of programs of a national nature.
• Serves as a warranted Contracting Officer in one of Contracting Division?s branches and is responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving complex, highly specialized, centrally managed programs of significant importance.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be Temporary Travel Duty (TDY) will not exceed 10%.

TO APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/584007200

Job Description: 

• Serve as a Maintenance Worker, operating and maintaining 4 flood control dams.

• Operate and install service gates, emergency gates and bulkheads; inspect, repair and maintain the appurtenant structures and systems of the dam including a variety mechanical and electrical work; participate in annual and periodic dam inspections.

• Maintain upkeep and repair of roads, buildings, grounds, related structures, utilities and equipment within the project office through various welding, carpentry, painting, and plumbing tasks. Maintains sites located about the Denver Metro area.

• Assists with small purchase order contracts to include: determining type of contractor, services or supplies required, obtaining prices, overseeing completion/delivery of services or supplies.

• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment to include: sedan, light duty pick-up truck, dump truck, ATV, boat, crane, and industrial tractor, backhoe and rental equipment.
• The incumbent may have to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project.

SCREEN OUT ELEMENT: 

Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. I have performed or have the ability to work in maintenance, repair, and in house construction of operational support facilities including items such as, HVAC systems, 110 volt electrical systems, irrigation systems, water and sewer systems, building construction and repair, heavy equipment/vehicle maintenance, and flood control structures.

Conditions of Employment:

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

• Must complete a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug test.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License. (Class A CDL preferred)

• This position requires the incumbent to complete Boater's Certification training which will be

provided upon employment.

• This position requires you to obtain and maintain an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Operator Certification.

Additional Information:

• Position title: Maintenance Worker WG-4749-08
• This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Tri-Lakes Project office located in Littleton, CO.
• Salary ranges from: $24.03 to $28.04/ per hour
• The position is permanent, full time.
• Applicants must send resumes to Joseph.R.Maxwell@usace.army.mil  by Friday, October 16, 2020

For more information, contact:

Joe Maxwell

Office: (720) 922-3858

Cell: (720) 982-6020

Joseph.R.Maxwell@usace.army.mil

Planning, Programs, Project Management Division for the Omaha District office is looking for recent graduates for a Project Scheduler. 

To be eligible for a Recent Graduate position you must meet one of the following:

• Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution; OR current students who graduate no later than September 2020.

To qualify for a GS-7 Recent graduate you must meet one of the following:

Recent graduates who have one year of specialized experience related to experience with financial management systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service; OR completion of one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; OR Superior Academic Achievement, which is based on: 

(1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR

(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR

(3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

Additional Information:

• Position title: Project Scheduler (GS-0301-7)
• Position will have non-competitive promotion potential to GS-11 level
• Position is located in Omaha, NE in Planning, Programs, Project Management Division
• Salary ranges from: $43,392 - $56,406 per year.
• Must supply both the resume and transcript to be considered. Failure to provide the required information could result in the loss of consideration for the position.
• Interested students need to go to: http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Careers/    
• Applicants must send resumes and transcripts to james.e.hall2@usace.army.mil NLT Wednesday 9/16/2020
• For more information, contact:  Teresa Reinig at (402) 995-2800, Teresa.A.Reinig@usace.army.mil

Job Description: 

• Performs inspections, risk assessments, and assists in the implementation of repairs and modifications to dams and levees within the Omaha District.  Performs tasks associated with geotechnical design and implementation, including seepage and stability analysis, development of plan sets and specifications using CADD software, and construction oversight.

Qualification Requirements:

• GS-05:  To be eligible for a Recent Graduate position you must have completed a qualifying degree from a qualifying educational institution within the past two years.

• GS-07:  To qualify you must also meet one of the following:  1) cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, 2) top one third class standing, or 3) membership to an honor society, or 4) one year of specialized experience related to Civil Engineering typical of work performed at the next lower grade in the federal service.
• GS-09:  To qualify you must also meet one of the following:  1) completion of two academic years of directly related graduate level education, or 2) completion of a related master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree, or 3) one year of specialized experience related to Civil Engineering typical of work performed at the next lower grade in the federal service.

Additional Information:

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
• Excellent benefits including health and life insurance, 401K equivalent, flexible schedule, education and training opportunities, and cost of living increases.
• Engineers may be non-competitively promoted to next grade when all requirements are met.
• Position has non-competitive promotion potential to GS-11 with promotion opportunities beyond the GS-11 level.
• Interested recent graduates, send resumes and a copy of transcripts to: Janice.A.Szymborski@usace.army.mil

Interested applicants can also go to: http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Careers

For more information, contact: Steve Butler     Office: 402.995.2244       Cell 402.779.1461       Steve.m.butler@usace.army.mil

Job Description: 

• Gain technical experience by assisting senior engineers with dam and levee inspections, risk assessments, repairs, and modifications.

To be eligible for Student Engineer Internship positions you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school seeking a related degree, and
• Must be in and maintain good academic standing, and
• To qualify for GS-03 grade: Students must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study by May 2020
• To qualify for GS-04 grade: Students must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study by May 2020.

Additional Information:

• Students must submit both a resume and a copy of current transcripts to be considered.
• Title: Student Trainee (Engineering), GS-0899-03/04
• This is a part-time term (13 month) internship which may be extended up to 4 years.
• Work schedule may flex extending to full-time during seasonal school breaks.
• Starting hourly rates range from $13.40 to $15.10 per hour depending grade.
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
• Students may be non-competitively promoted to next grade when all requirements are met.
• Upon graduation, position MAY be converted to a permanent position.
• Permanent position has non-competitive promotion potential to GS-11.
• Interested students send resumes and a copy of transcripts to: Janice.A.Szymborski@usace.army.mil

Interested applicants can also go to: http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Careers

For more information, contact: Steve Butler      Office: 402.995.2244       Cell: 402.779.1461      Steve.m.butler@usace.army.mil

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school seeking a related degree, and
• Maintain good academic standing

Qualifications for Student Engineer Internship GS-03 through GS-07 positions:

• GS-03 grade: Students must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study.
• GS-04 grade: Students must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study.
• GS-05 grade: Students must have completed 4 academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.
• GS-07 grade: Graduate students must have a bachelor’s degree and completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education,

        OR

Attained Superior Academic Achievement Provision completing a related bachelor’s degree:

* Academic standing in upper third of the graduating class; or

* Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; or

* Membership in an eligible national scholastic honor society.

Additional Information:

• Students must submit both a resume and a copy of current transcripts to be considered.
• Title: Student Trainee (Engineering), GS-0899-03/04/05/07, or Engineering Aid/Tech, GS-0802-03/04/05/07.
• Positions are either a) temporary up to 1-year or b) 13-month term which may be extended up to max total 4-year internships.
• Work schedule may flex extending to full-time during seasonal school breaks.
• Starting hourly rates range from $13.36 to $20.79 per hour depending grade.
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
• Student Interns may be required to complete a participant agreement upon appointment.
• Students may be non-competitively promoted to next grade when all requirements are met.
• Upon graduation, position MAY be converted to a permanent position.

**Permanent position has non-competitive promotion potential to GS-11**

  Visit our Careers Webpage:  http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Careers/

 For consideration, send resume AND a copy of transcript(s) to Janice.A.Szymborski@usace.army.mil