Contract Specialist
Company Name:
Department Of Energy
This vacancy is being advertised to fill non-supervisory, lead and supervisory positions under the Office of Personnel Management''s Government-wide DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY for this occupation and is open to all U.S. Citizens.
This vacancy is for positions NOT COVERED by the collective bargaining agreement.
This vacancy is also being advertised for BU positions (Colorado may not be covered) under announcement number - DOE-HQ-14-03-DH. You must apply for both to be considered for both. Permanent, Term, Temporary Full-Time The Department of Energy is seeking motivated and highly-qualified candidates for exciting positions available in multiple locations.
_To learn more about the the Department of Energy, please visit our website at -
_ This vacancy was previously advertised under announcement number - DOE-HQ-14-02-DH, to be continue to be considered for vacancies covered by this announcement, you must reapply. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program Relocation is at your own expense See Other Information section regarding Selective Service requirements. Positions under this series may contain, but are not limited to, the following duties:
Soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, construction or research and development to the Federal Government;
Administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties;
Terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposal
Analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data;
Planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures;
Formulating and administering policies and procedures to ensure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms;
Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements;
Providing staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occupation.
Providing expert advice, assistance and coordination on a variety of operational and crosscutting management issues; and
Performing full range of leader, managerial or supervisory duties;
Performs other duties as assigned.
GS-14 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Performing procurement planning.
2. Advising program officials in procurement planning meetings.
3. Identifying program requirements for the contract.
4. Serving as contract negotiator, leads negotiations with contractors.
5. Conducting contractor site visits
6. Participating as a member of Source Evaluation Boards.
GS-15 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Leading or Supervising a contract and/or procurement position.
2. Performing extremely complex, multi-million dollar contracts/procurements.
3. Serving as lead negotiator.
4. Serving as principal contracting advisor and account executive to program management offices.
5. Exercising authority to approve multi-million dollar or complex procurements.
This is an acquisition position. There are statutory requirements as described in the Department of Energy Acquisition Career Development Program. Certification under the Department of Energy Acquisition Career Development Program, FAC-C or an equivalent acquisition program, is required to be obtained and maintained for this position. At the GS-9, 11 and 12 levels, candidates MUST be certified at the Level I (Level II certification must be obtained within 18 months of appointment). For the GS-13 and above levels, certification MUST be at the Level II (Level III must be obtained within 18 months of appointment.) Applicants are required to submit a copy of your certification and/or transcripts to show that these certification requirements are met. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
You must provide documentation supporting your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Only experience obtained at the time of application will be considered, however, you can update your resume and application submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy announcement.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with and existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments in the government. Current government employees would, therefore, be given new appointments in the Civil Service.
Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected for this position are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
Applicants for certain positions may be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.
Eligible candidates for these positions may have to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
The duties and responsibilities of this position may require that the incumbent have access to documents and/or material containing Secret Restricted Data which are related to sensitive issues. If it does, the position demands the highest degree of public trust and requires that the incumbent possess a DOE Q Clearance.
This position may or may not have been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to testing for illegal drug use.
The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass or refusal to take subsequent tests could result in non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service.
New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor. Veteran''s Preference, category rating and tradition rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under Direct Hire.
Under this Direct-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements at the grade level they are applying will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
Applicants will be referred to the Selecting Official, when requested, throughout the opening period of this announcement. More specific information about the position will be sent to the applicants that are referred.
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If your resume is incomplete or if you fail to submit required documentation, you may be rated ''ineligible'' or ''not qualified''.
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You can make updates to your resume and/or documents during the open period of the announcement. You cannot make updates to an application that has been referred to a Selecting Official.
To preview questions please click here. _BASIC
Qualifications:_ All applicants must meet the basic requirements:
Basic Requirements for grade levels GS-9 through GS-12:
A.) A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor''s degree with a major in any field;
_OR_ _
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B.) 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.
_ Below describes how you can substitute your education for experience at the GS-9 and 11 levels. At the GS-12 level, in addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
_
Education substitution for GS-09 positions:
2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and education as described below.
Education substitution for GS-11 positions:
PhD or equivalent doctorate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Qualifying education must have provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and education as described below.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Graduate Education. 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.
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.
Basic Requirement for positions GS-13 and above
A.) Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
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B.) A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor''s degree, that included or was supplemented by 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.
C.) Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.
D.) Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate''s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience as identified below for the grade level identified below.
GS-9 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Participating in the administration of a group of firm-fixed price contracts, requiring the employee to monitor progress of contractors, advise contractors, and coordinate requests for deviation.
2. Reviewing bids and preparing advertisements for public notice.
3. Determining appropriate method of procurement.
4. Preparing and issuing solicitation documents.
GS-11 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Reviewing procurement requests.
2. Developing procurement plans based on previous history, market conditions, and specifications.
3. Preparing draft of final contracts.
4. Preparing and issuing solicitation documents
5. Performing detailed analysis of bids or proposals received.
GS-12 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Developing solicitations.
2. Evaluating bids or offers
3. Performing price analysis
4. Planning and conducting negotiations
5. Performing contract administration
GS-13 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Performing preaward and postaward functions.
2. Reviewing requests for procurement of complex equipment and services.
3. Preparing solicitation documents, analyzing proposals, negotiating with potential contractors.
4. Administering contracts, preparing Department's position on protests, closing out contract. To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
Steps to submit a complete application:
1. You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.
2. You must have a completed resume. (Please note that some DOE offices are now accepting uploaded resumes OR resumes that you have a completed within your USAJOBS profile using the Resume Builder).
3. Once you are logged in and all of your application materials are ready, click the ''Apply Now'' button.
4. You must respond to all applicant assessment questions (if applicable), carefully following all instructions provided.
5. You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include (but is not limited to) transcripts, portfolio samples, certifications, and verification of veteran status.
6. IMPORTANT: In the final step of the application process you will be shown a copy of your resume and all the information you entered during the application process. You must click the ''Finish'' button at the bottom of this final page and receive confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not click ''Finish'', your application will not be received.
If you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, your application may be rated ''incomplete''.
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the Apply Now button), please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement between normal business hours.
If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account profile issues, or Resume Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3. .
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement during normal business hours.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. _Some documents may not apply to all applicants.__
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If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.
ALL APPLICANTS: Resume supporting your specialized experience.
Applicants using education to qualify (if allowed): Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and grade. Education cannot be substituted for experience in some positions at higher grade levels. Please see the Education section for more information.
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
Persons with Disabilities: Persons with Disabilities may apply for appointment under Schedule A hiring authority by providing proof of disability that can include documentation from Veterans Administration, licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, licensed physician, or any other state or federal agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Click here- Hiring Persons with Disabilities for more information.
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in USAJOBS. You can review your status in USAJOBS at any time. You may also elect to receive status updates via e-mail by changing the notification settings in your USAJOBS profile. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period or a background investigation.
All males must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
The full performance level of the position will be established when positions become available. Not all positions will have full performance level to the GS-15.
Applications for this announcement may be considered at any time during the open period of this announcement.
Positions filled using this announcement are not covered by the bargaining unit under NTEU.
!benefits.hms?orgId=4&jnum;=80250Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Energy
This vacancy is being advertised to fill non-supervisory, lead and supervisory positions under the Office of Personnel Management''s Government-wide DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY for this occupation and is open to all U.S. Citizens.
This vacancy is for positions NOT COVERED by the collective bargaining agreement.
This vacancy is also being advertised for BU positions (Colorado may not be covered) under announcement number - DOE-HQ-14-03-DH. You must apply for both to be considered for both. Permanent, Term, Temporary Full-Time The Department of Energy is seeking motivated and highly-qualified candidates for exciting positions available in multiple locations.
_To learn more about the the Department of Energy, please visit our website at -
_ This vacancy was previously advertised under announcement number - DOE-HQ-14-02-DH, to be continue to be considered for vacancies covered by this announcement, you must reapply. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program Relocation is at your own expense See Other Information section regarding Selective Service requirements. Positions under this series may contain, but are not limited to, the following duties:
Soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, construction or research and development to the Federal Government;
Administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties;
Terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposal
Analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data;
Planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures;
Formulating and administering policies and procedures to ensure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms;
Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements;
Providing staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occupation.
Providing expert advice, assistance and coordination on a variety of operational and crosscutting management issues; and
Performing full range of leader, managerial or supervisory duties;
Performs other duties as assigned.
GS-14 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Performing procurement planning.
2. Advising program officials in procurement planning meetings.
3. Identifying program requirements for the contract.
4. Serving as contract negotiator, leads negotiations with contractors.
5. Conducting contractor site visits
6. Participating as a member of Source Evaluation Boards.
GS-15 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Leading or Supervising a contract and/or procurement position.
2. Performing extremely complex, multi-million dollar contracts/procurements.
3. Serving as lead negotiator.
4. Serving as principal contracting advisor and account executive to program management offices.
5. Exercising authority to approve multi-million dollar or complex procurements.
This is an acquisition position. There are statutory requirements as described in the Department of Energy Acquisition Career Development Program. Certification under the Department of Energy Acquisition Career Development Program, FAC-C or an equivalent acquisition program, is required to be obtained and maintained for this position. At the GS-9, 11 and 12 levels, candidates MUST be certified at the Level I (Level II certification must be obtained within 18 months of appointment). For the GS-13 and above levels, certification MUST be at the Level II (Level III must be obtained within 18 months of appointment.) Applicants are required to submit a copy of your certification and/or transcripts to show that these certification requirements are met. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
You must provide documentation supporting your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Only experience obtained at the time of application will be considered, however, you can update your resume and application submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy announcement.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with and existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments in the government. Current government employees would, therefore, be given new appointments in the Civil Service.
Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected for this position are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
Applicants for certain positions may be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.
Eligible candidates for these positions may have to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
The duties and responsibilities of this position may require that the incumbent have access to documents and/or material containing Secret Restricted Data which are related to sensitive issues. If it does, the position demands the highest degree of public trust and requires that the incumbent possess a DOE Q Clearance.
This position may or may not have been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to testing for illegal drug use.
The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass or refusal to take subsequent tests could result in non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service.
New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor. Veteran''s Preference, category rating and tradition rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under Direct Hire.
Under this Direct-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements at the grade level they are applying will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
Applicants will be referred to the Selecting Official, when requested, throughout the opening period of this announcement. More specific information about the position will be sent to the applicants that are referred.
_
If your resume is incomplete or if you fail to submit required documentation, you may be rated ''ineligible'' or ''not qualified''.
_
You can make updates to your resume and/or documents during the open period of the announcement. You cannot make updates to an application that has been referred to a Selecting Official.
To preview questions please click here. _BASIC
Qualifications:_ All applicants must meet the basic requirements:
Basic Requirements for grade levels GS-9 through GS-12:
A.) A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor''s degree with a major in any field;
_OR_ _
_
B.) 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.
_ Below describes how you can substitute your education for experience at the GS-9 and 11 levels. At the GS-12 level, in addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
_
Education substitution for GS-09 positions:
2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and education as described below.
Education substitution for GS-11 positions:
PhD or equivalent doctorate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Qualifying education must have provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and education as described below.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Graduate Education. 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.
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.
Basic Requirement for positions GS-13 and above
A.) Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
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B.) A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor''s degree, that included or was supplemented by 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.
C.) Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.
D.) Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate''s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience as identified below for the grade level identified below.
GS-9 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Participating in the administration of a group of firm-fixed price contracts, requiring the employee to monitor progress of contractors, advise contractors, and coordinate requests for deviation.
2. Reviewing bids and preparing advertisements for public notice.
3. Determining appropriate method of procurement.
4. Preparing and issuing solicitation documents.
GS-11 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Reviewing procurement requests.
2. Developing procurement plans based on previous history, market conditions, and specifications.
3. Preparing draft of final contracts.
4. Preparing and issuing solicitation documents
5. Performing detailed analysis of bids or proposals received.
GS-12 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Developing solicitations.
2. Evaluating bids or offers
3. Performing price analysis
4. Planning and conducting negotiations
5. Performing contract administration
GS-13 level candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. Examples of specialized experience may include:
1. Performing preaward and postaward functions.
2. Reviewing requests for procurement of complex equipment and services.
3. Preparing solicitation documents, analyzing proposals, negotiating with potential contractors.
4. Administering contracts, preparing Department's position on protests, closing out contract. To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
Steps to submit a complete application:
1. You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.
2. You must have a completed resume. (Please note that some DOE offices are now accepting uploaded resumes OR resumes that you have a completed within your USAJOBS profile using the Resume Builder).
3. Once you are logged in and all of your application materials are ready, click the ''Apply Now'' button.
4. You must respond to all applicant assessment questions (if applicable), carefully following all instructions provided.
5. You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include (but is not limited to) transcripts, portfolio samples, certifications, and verification of veteran status.
6. IMPORTANT: In the final step of the application process you will be shown a copy of your resume and all the information you entered during the application process. You must click the ''Finish'' button at the bottom of this final page and receive confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not click ''Finish'', your application will not be received.
If you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, your application may be rated ''incomplete''.
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the Apply Now button), please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement between normal business hours.
If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account profile issues, or Resume Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3. .
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement during normal business hours.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. _Some documents may not apply to all applicants.__
_
If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.
ALL APPLICANTS: Resume supporting your specialized experience.
Applicants using education to qualify (if allowed): Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and grade. Education cannot be substituted for experience in some positions at higher grade levels. Please see the Education section for more information.
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
Persons with Disabilities: Persons with Disabilities may apply for appointment under Schedule A hiring authority by providing proof of disability that can include documentation from Veterans Administration, licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, licensed physician, or any other state or federal agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Click here- Hiring Persons with Disabilities for more information.
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in USAJOBS. You can review your status in USAJOBS at any time. You may also elect to receive status updates via e-mail by changing the notification settings in your USAJOBS profile. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period or a background investigation.
All males must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
The full performance level of the position will be established when positions become available. Not all positions will have full performance level to the GS-15.
Applications for this announcement may be considered at any time during the open period of this announcement.
Positions filled using this announcement are not covered by the bargaining unit under NTEU.
!benefits.hms?orgId=4&jnum;=80250Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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