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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service)
Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service)
Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies)
Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies)
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
(A) Basic Contracting Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
AND
(B) Specialized Experience:
GS07-- Applicants must possess at least on year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which includes: 1) Conducting basic phases of contract administration to include soliciting and evaluating contractor bids; 2) Negotiating contract terms for routine contracts such as fixed-fee and small competitive contracts; and 3) Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management.
OR
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GS 09- Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which provided: 1) Exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition; 2) Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (a) Knowledge of contracting authority and responsibilities; (b) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (c) Contractor responsibilities standards, (d) Regulatory compliance, (e) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (f) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability.
OR
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work
OR
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Education
Are you using your education to qualify and/or meet the Basic Contracting Requirement? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
The primary purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques.
- Follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available.
- Responds to customer needs to procure repetitive items or services for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists.
- Prepares Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate provisions and clauses are included.
- Assists in monitoring contract performance, contract closeout, and if needed, contract termination.
- Monitors contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance within performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.
- Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence.
- Assist the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC) for the local contracting office.
- Assist as a System Administrator. Providing technical consultation regarding operation automated acquisition systems.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education, training, and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- IAW the Ethics in Government Act, 978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 days unless approved by TAG.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service)
Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service)
Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies)
Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies)
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
To qualify for a Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
(A) Basic Contracting Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
AND
(B) Specialized Experience:
GS07-- Applicants must possess at least on year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which includes: 1) Conducting basic phases of contract administration to include soliciting and evaluating contractor bids; 2) Negotiating contract terms for routine contracts such as fixed-fee and small competitive contracts; and 3) Experience assisting in business management, financial management, project management, risk management, or supply chain management.
OR
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
- A bachelor's degree WITH Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of a bachelor's degree OR 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society; OR
- Possess one (1) full academic year of graduate education or law school
GS 09- Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which provided: 1) Exposure to the full scope of contracting and acquisition; 2) Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (a) Knowledge of contracting authority and responsibilities; (b) Contract principles and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (c) Contractor responsibilities standards, (d) Regulatory compliance, (e) Knowledge of Federal supply schedule contracting, and (f) Knowledge of acquisition definitions and applicability.
OR
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work
- 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, OR
- Masters Degree; OR
- Equivalent graduate degree; OR
- LL.B. or J.D.
OR
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
- 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Education
Are you using your education to qualify and/or meet the Basic Contracting Requirement? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
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