Summary
Serves as the Acquisitions Division Chief for the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), responsible for the administration of a comprehensive contracting and acquisition program. Oversees the administration and close-out of contracts and the interagency and intergovernmental acquisition programs and performs contractor oversight activities on all contracts. Supervises personnel while managing the full scope of contracting office operations.
This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), All U.S. Citizens
Duties

• Serves as the senior advisor to key management officials in strategic and operational planning.
• Oversees all contracting, acquisitions, and government purchase cards.
• Ensures that procurement transactions support the mission of the agency.
• Oversees the execution of acquisition actions by subordinate personnel from the identification of need through contract closeouts.
• Exchanges factual and abstract information and presents recommendations pertaining to federal acquisition.
• Provides administration and technical supervision for a team of senior and junior contract specialists and purchasing agents.
• Performs direct, day-to-day human resources management duties.
• Promotes the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives of the agency and ensures fairness and equity in all personnel actions.

PUBLIC NOTICE: This position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority for Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) positions in accordance with OPM rules and regulations.
The initial cut-off for first referral consideration is January 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET); applications received a fter this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further applicant review.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• You must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• You must maintain direct deposit of your Federal pay.
• You must complete and submit the required U.S. Office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entrance on duty and annually thereafter.
• You must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds unassisted such as office items and supplies; and sustain period of bending, stooping, and reaching.
• You must complete and successfully pass the DHS required E-Verify employment verification check.
• You must possess a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) equivalent; and you must have 4 years of contracting experience.
• You must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Driver License, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You may be expected to travel up to 15% of the time.
• You may be required to work overtime.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Qualifications
Qualifications must be met by the initial cut-off for first referral consideration, January 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET), and any subsequent cut-off date(s); applications received after the initial cut-off date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further applicant review.
Minimum Qualification Requirement: Basic Requirements for GG-13 and Above:
A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GG/GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions. At least 4 years of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
AND
B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
C. Exceptions: Employees in GG/GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applied to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Examples of Specialized Experience: Providing agency acquisition regulatory interpretation and direction; overseeing all contracting, acquisitions, and government purchase cards; performing acquisition program management and administrative duties; managing the use of memorandums of understanding/agreement (MOUs & MOAs) for work to be performed with other governmental entities; making final decisions on contracting matters, including the most appropriate procurement method an contractual arrangement;assisting with terminating and suspending contracts; assisting in making decisions on protests, disputes, appeal, bid openings, negotiations, procurement integrity monitoring and claims review; assigning and reviewing work; objectively analyzes performance/conduct problems through informal and formal processes; actively promotes Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives of the agency, and ensuring fairness and equity in all personnel actions within the organization. Duties performed are equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or comparable pay systems in the private or public sector.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week) . If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Education
When there is a positive education requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, transcripts (unofficial) are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational requirement or substitution.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign Education : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .
Additional information

• If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).
• The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
• The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a qualifications review will be conducted. Resumes and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify eligibility and determine qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your rating will be based on the responses to the assessment questionnaire and the information provided in your resume. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. This could cause you to lose consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on your entire application and the extent to which you demonstrate the following competencies and/or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Contracting
• Interpersonal Relations
• Supervisory Skills

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  All applicants are required to submit the following documents:
  
  • Resume: Your resume must provide a detailed description for each job entry, beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week . If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
  • Completed occupational questionnaire.
  • College transcripts: If you do not submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you may no longer be considered for this position.
  • Professional License: FAC-C Professional Certificate or Defense Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) equivalent. If you do not submit a copy of your certificates at the time of application, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you may no longer be considered for this position.
  • Driver License: If you do not submit a copy of your Motor Vehicle Driver License at the time of application, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you may no longer be considered for this position.
  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable): In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire you MUST submit:
  
  • 1) proof that you are a displaced federal employee, e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) letter, Separation Notice, etc.; and
  • 2) an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, and duty location; and
  • 3) your most recent employee performance evaluation
  All Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:
  
  • All Veterans : DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service , or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service . A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
  • Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating and completed SF-15.
  • Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form Veterans' Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ and the documentation required by that form.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the initial cut-off date, January 22, 2024; applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further applicant review.
  
  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12222181~
  Agency contact information
  USIBWC HRO
  Email
  HRO-Recruitment_Classification@ibwc.gov
  Address
  United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
  4191 N. Mesa Street
  El Paso, TX 79902
  US
  Next steps
  Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
  You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Your resume must provide a detailed description for each job entry, beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week . If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
• Completed occupational questionnaire.
• College transcripts: If you do not submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you may no longer be considered for this position.
• Professional License: FAC-C Professional Certificate or Defense Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) equivalent. If you do not submit a copy of your certificates at the time of application, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you may no longer be considered for this position.
• Driver License: If you do not submit a copy of your Motor Vehicle Driver License at the time of application, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you may no longer be considered for this position.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable): In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire you MUST submit:

• 1) proof that you are a displaced federal employee, e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) letter, Separation Notice, etc.; and
• 2) an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, and duty location; and
• 3) your most recent employee performance evaluation

All Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:

• All Veterans : DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service , or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service . A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
• Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating and completed SF-15.
• Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form Veterans' Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ and the documentation required by that form.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the initial cut-off date, January 22, 2024; applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further applicant review.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12222181~

Agency contact information
USIBWC HRO
Email
HRO-Recruitment_Classification@ibwc.gov
Address
United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79902
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request