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Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/13/2019 to 09/23/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 09
##### Salary
$57,510 to $74,759 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent - This is a permanent appointment.
##### Work schedule
Full-Time - This is a full-time position.Location1 vacancy in the following location:-Washington, DCRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Deputy Commandant for
Mission Support, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition (CG-9),
Director of Contracting and Procurement (CG-91), Office of Contract
Operations (CG-912) located in Washington, DC.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesYou will serve as a Contract Specialist located within the Office of
Contract Support responsible for all aspects of the contracting
transactions from initiation to recommendation of award for
off-the-shelf items or services that are available from numerous
sources, e.g., ship repair, maintenance and repair of real
property/facilities, construction, etc.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the
Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
Reviewing requisitions and determining the appropriate method of
procurement.
Developing procurement plans by reviewing previous history,
market conditions, and specifications or technical data
packages.
Performing contract work through use of negotiation techniques,
i.e. negotiating changes to agreements; negotiating changes such
as extensions of delivery schedules, price adjustments, labor
hours, well-precedent modifications; and preparing
determinations and findings to fact relative to negotiations and
pricing action.
Conducting contract reviews to evaluate contractor’s
performance, and monitoring contractor activity to assure
compliance.
Performing work related to the termination of contracts and work
related to the contract post-award process.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be required to travel on an occasional
basis.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential09
#### Job family (Series)
1102 Contracting- RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Unofficial Trasncripts must be submitted at the time of
application.
May be required to serve a probationary period.
This position requires a National Agency Chief with Inquiries
(NACI).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of
the announcement.QualificationsAPPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: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.NOTE: The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) does not grant
Academic degrees; therefore courses completed at the DAU are not
creditable towards meeting the 24 semester hour requirement, in the
fields identified above, unless the course work has been evaluated
by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education, and appears on a college or university transcript.IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, THE FOLLOWING
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION IS REQUIRED:Applicants for the GS-7 grade level must possess at least one full
year of experience (equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the
Federal Service). Equivalent combinations of education and
experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both
education and experience are acceptable. 1 full year of Graduate
Education is also qualifying. To qualify for GS-1102 positions on
the basis of graduate education, graduate education 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. You can also qualify for the GS-7 based on Superior
Academic Achievement through one of the following methods: (1)class
standing; (2)grade-point-average (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible
4.0 or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 . Note - For
positions at GS-7 through GS-12, applicants who are qualifying based
on experience must possess at least one year of specialized
experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that
provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform
successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the
basic requirements in paragraph A or B, above. Exceptions: Employees
in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for
positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy
GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet
the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and
including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at
other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However,
employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking
another position.Applicants for the GS-9 grade level must possess at least one
full year of experience (equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in
the Federal Service) serving as a contract specialist responsible
for all aspects of contracting transactions from initiation to
recommendation of award for off-the-shelf items or services;
reviewing requisitions and determining the appropriate method of
procurement; developing procurement plans reviewing previous
history, market conditions, and specifications or technical data
packages; recommending actions when the contractor is not in
compliance with contract provisions; and conducting contract reviews
to evaluate contractor performance. OR, or 2 full academic years of
progressively higher level graduate education, or a masters or
equivalent graduate degree in accounting, business, finance, law,
contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing,
quantitative methods, or organization and management.National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience
refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done
through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;
religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work
helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can
provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to
paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience.The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment
offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are
currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political
Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee
employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information
to the Human Resources Office.EducationThis position has a positive education requirement. You MUST provide
college transcripts in order to receive consideration.If you are including education on your resume, report only
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show
proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least
equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It
is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For
further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to
the U.S. Department of Education's web site at click hereAdditional informationApplicants will be required to complete questions contained on the
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative
job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a
problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you
receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you
will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign
and certify the accuracy of all information in your application,
prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the
application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment,
dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the
eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United
States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities at click hereRecruitment incentives may be authorized.If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent
may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition,
if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when
recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full
performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful
performance at the lower grade level(s).All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments
made by direct deposit.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe
physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR §
213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable
service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5
CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons
with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences,
and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you
are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete
with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for
non-competitive appointment and to understand the required
documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing
Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if
additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and
unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was
issued.If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and
hiring process, please contact 202-795-6272. Decisions on granting
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit
Reasonable AccommodationHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure
you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the
minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will
be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based
on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities
needed to perform this job:
Knowledge of commonly used contract types, such as fixed-price,
cost reimbursement, or indefinite delivery, and required clauses to
plan and/or carry out the procurement.
Skill in solving practical problems, e.g. pricing matters,
transportation, etc., as they related to the development of the
specifications or delivery of supplies and services.
General knowledge of business practices and market conditions
applicable to program and technical requirement.
Skill in performing pre-award and post award and/or staff
contracting work involved in the procurement requirements.
To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required Documents
Your resume
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a
copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most
recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current
position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked
for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be
considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified
category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current
Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the
last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES
employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this
information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as
your SF-50. Please see here.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing
date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents
electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet
will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and
instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required
documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the
closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT
(CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST
GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC
20593-7912.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.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package,
including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care
insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a
401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program;
personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may
include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement;
transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness
programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee
development and offers a variety of employee training and
development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS
Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will
be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5,
2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of
30 percent or more.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 to ApplyComplete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by
11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your
online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the
prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online
questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of
eligibility and qualifications. See Required Documents section for
more detail regarding a complete application package.High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported
by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact
you or eliminate you from consideration.If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on
the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications
are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help
Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive
assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays.Agency contact informationUSCG Applicant SupportPhone866-656-6830Fax000-000-0000Emailmgshelp@monster.comAddressUnited States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
STOP 7912
Washington, District of Columbia 20593
United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsUpon the submission of your application package, you will receive an
automatic reply informing you that your application has been
submitted, received and is being processed. If you provided an email
address, you will receive an email message acknowledging the receipt
of your application. You will not receive any additional
notifications unless further evaluation or interviews are conducted
or upon selection.NOTE: Selectee(s) must be available to report to duty within 120
calendar days of the closing date of the announcement.For more information on applying for federal employment click hereAny offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be
consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential
Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies
concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying
to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to
share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545580500. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
