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Contract Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Feb 27, 2019
TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • Position requires Public Trust-Moderate Risk Background Investigation
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
  • Must be at least 16 years old and an U.S. Citizenship.
  • Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.

    Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

    Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.  

    BASIC REQUIREMENTS

    A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; 

    OR

    B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contract, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

    Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for position they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver.

    In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must also meet the following:

    For the GS-11 Grade Level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in researching and performing recurring and developmental contracting assignments in the award, administration and closeout of contracts for goods and services assuring that all activities performed are in compliance with applicable procurement regulations.

    OR

    3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

    Applicant is required to be certified as Level I in the contracting career field as defined in the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-C). FAC-C Level I certification must be completed and maintained within established guidelines.

    Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

    If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position.  

    Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

    DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

    Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

    Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

    Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement, if authorized.

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Click here for Evaluation details. For Displaced Employees ONLY: if you meet the eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will be considered "well-qualified" if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #23 and 26 to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP/CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

    Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

    Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example:  Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.

    Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas, facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.  Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

    Written Communication: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

    Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

    The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc).  The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.  Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses.  If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.


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    Drug test required No


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