Summary If selected, you will serve as a Management Analyst within the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). You will perform work to support the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (SHEM) Chief on a wide array of issues as it relates to SHEM operations. For additional information regarding the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), please visit the hyperlink for a short video. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Establishes qualitative and quantitative techniques when analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of SHEM roles and responsibilities in accordance with ISO standards. Serve as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on various SHEM service and support contracts Prepares documentation for service contract requirements where the scope of work exceeds in-house capabilities Coordinates the preparation of purchase requests for SHEM Serves as a super-user for SHEM databases by documenting and certifying role-based operational requirements and provides follow-on support. Exercises responsibility to ensure all receipted government property listed on the property book is properly used and cared for, and proper custody and safekeeping. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Preparing competitive contract packages, tracking projects, reviewing/processing invoices, and monitoring contractor performance in a role such as a Contractor Office Representative (COR). Assisting in developing and executing policies and procedures for unit. Serves as the office super-user for generating reports using a variety of computer-based programs, to include but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Serving as the accountable property officer who knows and understands property accountability. Maintains formal records, schedules, and conducts inventories of accountable property items; OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or similar field related to position. or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. Education Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.
