Supervisory Contract Specialist
DutiesThis series includes positions that manage, supervise, perform, or develop policies and procedures for professional work involving the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and close out of contracts.
The work requires knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics.
Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential and supervisory level, if any.
Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
As a Supervisory Contract Specialist you may:
Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award 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.
Administer contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties.
Terminate contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals.
Analyze and evaluate cost or price proposals and accounting systems data.
Plan, establish, or review contracts, programs, policies, or procedures.
Formulate and administer policies and procedures to ensure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms.
Develop acquisition strategies and direct or manage procurement.
Provide staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occup RequirementsConditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or National.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
Pay will vary by geographic location.
The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE Q clearance.
These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA - P.
L.
117-58).
Positions are included in the Department of Energy's Acquisition Career Management Program.
Selectee's will be required to meet certification requirements within a period of time (typically 24 months) from the date of placement in the position.
Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit.
Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-15:
You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility p to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements.
; AND Overseeing contractual actions and all phases of the contract program.
; AND Reviewing and analyzing the effects of proposed legislation and other regulations on acquisition programs.
; AND Serving as an agency technical authority in the areas of acquisition and procurement.
NOTE:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience.
Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
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.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed.
EducationBasic Requirements for 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.
And 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.
This position has a positive education requirement.
Therefore, you MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application.
This documentation can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade.
For specific education requirements, please see the Education Requirements.
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.
Additional informationThe U.
S.
Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority 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.
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.
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor.
Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed.
New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify 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.
All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration.
To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The work requires knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics.
Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential and supervisory level, if any.
Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
As a Supervisory Contract Specialist you may:
Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award 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.
Administer contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties.
Terminate contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals.
Analyze and evaluate cost or price proposals and accounting systems data.
Plan, establish, or review contracts, programs, policies, or procedures.
Formulate and administer policies and procedures to ensure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms.
Develop acquisition strategies and direct or manage procurement.
Provide staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occup RequirementsConditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or National.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.
Pay will vary by geographic location.
The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE Q clearance.
These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA - P.
L.
117-58).
Positions are included in the Department of Energy's Acquisition Career Management Program.
Selectee's will be required to meet certification requirements within a period of time (typically 24 months) from the date of placement in the position.
Positions may be covered by a bargaining unit.
Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-15:
You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility p to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements.
; AND Overseeing contractual actions and all phases of the contract program.
; AND Reviewing and analyzing the effects of proposed legislation and other regulations on acquisition programs.
; AND Serving as an agency technical authority in the areas of acquisition and procurement.
NOTE:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience.
Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
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.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed.
EducationBasic Requirements for 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.
And 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.
This position has a positive education requirement.
Therefore, you MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application.
This documentation can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade.
For specific education requirements, please see the Education Requirements.
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.
Additional informationThe U.
S.
Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority 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.
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.
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor.
Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed.
New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify 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.
All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration.
To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
EEO Policy:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/EEO_Policy_Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement Veterans Information:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/Veterans_Information Selective Service Registration:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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