Contract Specialist
Perform pre-award and post-award contracting activities for requirements that include supplies, service, and construction. The primary responsibilities will focus on comprehensive development and execution of supply, service, and construction. The work requires making decisions concerning such issues as the interpretation of technical data, policy and regulatory information, and the planning and coordination of procurement issues. Plan the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives. Analyze difficult contracting issues and determine recommended course of action. Procure complex and/or diversified supplies, services and/or construction. Determine appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types. Execute post-award contract performance management actions on contracts. Provide business advice and guidance to others on contracting work. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/17/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. SELECTIVE FACTOR:
For GS-11 Level ONLY - This position performs major purchasing, acquisition and buying for the National Park Service and as such a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 1 or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1 Certification is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration at the for the GS-11 level position. - AND - Basic Qualification:
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade level, you must meet the basic qualification by the closing date of the announcement:
Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. (You must include transcripts to document such degree) OR Complete 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. (You must include transcripts to document the 24 hours of coursework in these fields of study) OR On January 1, 2000, I held a position in the Federal service in the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series. I have continually held this occupational series since January 1, 2000. (You must provide an SF-50 to document this claim) -AND- Minimum
Qualifications:
In additions to meeting the Basic Qualifications for GS-9 and GS-11 AND the Selective Placement Factor for the GS-11 Level, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by closing date of the announcement. GS-9 Level- To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
1) performing assignments involving the use of advertising and negotiation methods; 2) analyzing contract provisions and recommending termination or modification of purchase orders/contracts; 3) drafting contracts including standard clauses and special provisions; 4) recommending award or necessary documentation to support award; 5) assisting with negotiations or conducting non-complex negotiations; 6) analyzing bids or proposals for responsiveness; 7) assisting with monitoring contractor performance; and 8) reviewing contract files for completeness and closure. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a related Masters or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in one or a combination of the following fields:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a combination of progressively higher-level related graduate education beyond the first year and appropriate specialized experience as described above that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. You must include transcripts. GS-11 Level - To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one year (full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include resolve questions/problems with technical personnel/vendors; monitor progress of contracts; perform solicitation, negotiation and contract administration related to the acquisition process; evaluate and review proposals and statements of work; and perform market research and acquisition planning. (Your resume must support this experience and include hours per week worked.) -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in one or a combination of the following fields:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. You must include TRANSCRIPTS that include your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking, or you will be rated ineligible. -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a combination of progressively higher-level related graduate education beyond the first two years and appropriate specialized experience as described above that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. You must include transcripts. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For GS-11 Level ONLY - This position performs major purchasing, acquisition and buying for the National Park Service and as such a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 1 or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1 Certification is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration at the for the GS-11 level position. - AND - Basic Qualification:
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade level, you must meet the basic qualification by the closing date of the announcement:
Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. (You must include transcripts to document such degree) OR Complete 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. (You must include transcripts to document the 24 hours of coursework in these fields of study) OR On January 1, 2000, I held a position in the Federal service in the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series. I have continually held this occupational series since January 1, 2000. (You must provide an SF-50 to document this claim) -AND- Minimum
Qualifications:
In additions to meeting the Basic Qualifications for GS-9 and GS-11 AND the Selective Placement Factor for the GS-11 Level, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by closing date of the announcement. GS-9 Level- To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
1) performing assignments involving the use of advertising and negotiation methods; 2) analyzing contract provisions and recommending termination or modification of purchase orders/contracts; 3) drafting contracts including standard clauses and special provisions; 4) recommending award or necessary documentation to support award; 5) assisting with negotiations or conducting non-complex negotiations; 6) analyzing bids or proposals for responsiveness; 7) assisting with monitoring contractor performance; and 8) reviewing contract files for completeness and closure. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a related Masters or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in one or a combination of the following fields:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a combination of progressively higher-level related graduate education beyond the first year and appropriate specialized experience as described above that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. You must include transcripts. GS-11 Level - To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one year (full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include resolve questions/problems with technical personnel/vendors; monitor progress of contracts; perform solicitation, negotiation and contract administration related to the acquisition process; evaluate and review proposals and statements of work; and perform market research and acquisition planning. (Your resume must support this experience and include hours per week worked.) -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in one or a combination of the following fields:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. You must include TRANSCRIPTS that include your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking, or you will be rated ineligible. -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a combination of progressively higher-level related graduate education beyond the first two years and appropriate specialized experience as described above that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. You must include transcripts. 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.
- Department:
1102 Contracting - Salary Range:
$53,680 to $84,430 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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