TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - may be required.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes Expenses may be paid.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship Required

These are Drug Testing positions.

Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.

Most recent SF50 not required for Current NRC Employees

You must meet the qualifications for these positions no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

In order to qualify for this position, in addition to the educational requirements you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the grade 7 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Property Management Regulations. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of acquisition, with experience and judgement adequate to ensure that all contractual actions are consistent with the applicable laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing Federal procurement to provide guidance and assistance and to make sound decisions on all contractual matters.

  The ideal candidates for these positions will demonstrate in their resume: 

1.  Successfully completed formal training that is part of the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) curriculum or the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) curriculum.

2. Experience soliciting, negotiating, awarding and administering routine and complex competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions for commercial and noncommercial products and services for requirements such as information technology products, information technology services, technical assistance services, professional services, administrative services, architecture and engineering services, construction services, training services, and interagency acquisitions. Experience researching procurement policy issues and/or performing special studies.
3. Experience presenting information, ideas and advice to customers in a clear, concise and logical manner, orally and/or in writing.
4. Experience establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with individuals at all levels, including managers and supervisors, coworkers, staff personnel of other offices.

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

 

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.

Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/

Selectee'(s) will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.

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

When the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume  to determine your level of knowledge, skills and abilities related to the job requirements.  If you are among the top candidates for these positions, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to these positions.  Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to the position.

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