Department of the Air Force - Contracting Specialist Job Title:Contracting Specialist Department:Department of the Air Force Agency:U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide Job Announcement Number:AFPCACQEH-954136-1102 SALARY RANGE: $31,315.00 to $147,857.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 to Monday, March 31, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-1102-05/15 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Multiple Appointment Types PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15 DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location(s): Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Fort Richardson, AK Gunter AFB, AL Maxwell AFB, AL More Locations (114) WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; under this recruitment procedure, each location/ installation, identified in this Public Notice will accept applications and make selections for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. These positions are being filled under Acquisition Expedited Hiring Authority, The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority to appoint certain Civilians to positions designated pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improve Act (DAWIA); positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED · No KEY REQUIREMENTS · U.S. Citizenship is required · Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance · Travel and relocation expenses will/will not/may be paid · A security clearance may be required · Recruitment incentives may be authorized · Total salary varies depending on location of position DUTIES: · Procure and plan acquisitions for standard or specialized items, services, and/or construction contracts where specifications have become standardized and established competitive markets and price competition exist. Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements. · Develop solicitations and evaluate responses. Compile complete bidders list from qualified applications, knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, Small Business Administration, or other sources. · Prepare and issue solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation. Use primarily firm fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts when historical and precedent data are available. · Monitor contract performance and assists in contract termination. Monitor contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, progress reports, and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level. This public notice may be used to fill target grades (e.g. GS-09 Target GS-12). QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Basic Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND at least 24 hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree). EXCEPTIONS: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current members of the armed forces (that apply prior to retirement/separation), and current DoD employees are exempt from the basic requirements, if: - served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; - served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; - is in the contingency contracting force; or - is described in subsection (e)(1)(B). (formal developmental positions) In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have one year of specialized experience in accordance with Department of Defense 1102 Qualification requirements: To qualify for the GS-05 grade level: A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND at least 24 hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree). -OR- A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements: 1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; OR, (3) is in the contingency contracting force. To qualify for the GS-07 grade level: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applciants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained whilel in the Federal service procuring a wide variety products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; monitoring contractors performance; performing work associated with termination of contracts. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. OR Masters degree (or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B or J.D) or two academic years of progressively higher level graduate education including 24 hours of business may substitute for the one year of specialized experience. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. OR PH.D (or equivalent doctoral degree) or three academic years of progressively higher level graduate education including 24 hours of business may substitute for the one year of specialized experience. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level: Non-Contracting Officers must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-11 level or equivalent pay band. For Contracting Officers: Must have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which 52 weeks must have been equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level: Non-Contracting Officers must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band. For Contracting Officers: Must have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which 52 weeks must have been equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. To qualify for the GS-14 grade level: Non-Contracting Officers must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-13 level or equivalent pay band. For Contracting Officers: Must have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which 52 weeks must have been equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. To qualify for the GS-15 grade level: Non-Contracting Officers must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-14 level or equivalent pay band. For Contracting Officers: Must have at least two years of specialized experience in contracting positions, of which 52 weeks must have been equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band. Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services and/or construction. To view occupational requirements for this position, refer to Public Law, Title 10 USC Section 1724. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of contracting principles, policies and procedures. 2. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable. 3. Skill in applying contract price/cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions. 4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: · Position may be subject to random drug testing. · Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. · Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. · Employee must maintain current certifications. · Position may require an appropriate security clearance. Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualification. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: To determine if you are qualified for this position, your complete application will be reviewed against the qualifications required for the position being filled. BENEFITS: The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. OTHER INFORMATION: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Résumé 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below) The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 31, 2014 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 954136. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numbering sequence on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and 3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice: 1) Resume (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period) 2) Transcripts (must contain the university logo, can be a copy) 3) Registration/License, active, current registration as required by this Public Notice 4) Veterans’ Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). AGENCY CONTACT INFO: AF EH DH RNT Phone: 8005250102 TDD: 800-382-0893 Email: [email protected] Agency Information: AFPC EH DH follow the instructions on the notice in HOW TO APPLY TAB, 00000 USA WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: After you submit your application, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. The length of time your application will remain active will vary based on the closing date of this Public Notice. Additional Duty Location Info Few vacancies in the following locations: Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Fort Richardson, AK Gunter AFB, AL Maxwell AFB, AL Little Rock AFB, AR Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Luke AFB, AZ Beale AFB, CA Edwards AFB, CA El Segundo, CA Los Angeles, CA March AFB, CA Palmdale, CA Travis AFB, CA Vandenberg AFB, CA Air Force Academy, CO Buckley AFB, CO Colorado Springs, CO Peterson AFB, CO Schriever AFB, CO Bolling AFB, DC Washington DC, DC Dover AFB, DE Cape Canaveral, FL Cape Canaveral AFS, FL Eglin AFB, FL Homestead AFB, FL Hurlburt Field, FL MacDill AFB, FL Patrick AFB, FL Tyndall AFB, FL Dobbins AFB, GA Moody AFB, GA Robins AFB, GA Hickam AFB, HI Mountain Home AFB, ID Scott AFB, IL Grissom AFB, IN McConnell AFB, KS Lexington, KY Barksdale AFB, LA Hanscom AFB, MA Otis ANG Base, MA Westover Air Reserve Base, MA Andrews AFB, MD Fort Meade, MD Patuxent River, MD Selfridge ANG Base, MI Minneapolis, MN Whiteman AFB, MO Columbus AFB, MS Keesler AFB, MS Malmstrom AFB, MT Fort Bragg, NC Pope AFB, NC Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Grand Forks AFB, ND Minot, ND Minot AFB, ND Offutt AFB, NE Fort Dix, NJ McGuire AFB, NJ Cannon AFB, NM Holloman AFB, NM Kirtland AFB, NM Nellis AFB, NV Niagara Falls, NY Rome, NY Heath, OH Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Youngstown, OH Altus AFB, OK Tinker AFB, OK Vance AFB, OK Portland, OR Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA Charleston AFB, SC Goose Creek, SC Shaw AFB, SC Ellsworth AFB, SD Arnold AFB, TN Biggs AFB, TX Brooks AFB, TX Brooks County, TX Carswell AFB, TX Cibolo, TX Dyess AFB, TX Fort Sam Houston, TX Goodfellow AFB, TX Kelly AFB, TX Lackland AFB, TX Laughlin AFB, TX Randolph AFB, TX Sheppard AFB, TX Hill AFB, UT Arlington, VA Dahlgren, VA Fort Belvoir, VA Fort Eustis, VA Langley AFB, VA Naval Base, Norfolk, VA Quantico, VA Fairchild AFB, WA Warren AFB, WY Afghanistan Bitburg, Germany Kaiserslautern, Germany Ramstein, Germany Spangdahlem, Germany Aviano, Italy Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan Misawa AFB, Japan Yokota Air Base, Japan Moron De La Frontera, Spain Incirlik, Turkey Alconbury, United Kingdom Lakenheath, United Kingdom Menwith Hill, United Kingdom Control Number: 352745400
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:33:59 +0000
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