Job Title: Contract Specialist (ACQ EHA) Department: Department of the Air Force Agency: Air Force Personnel Center Job Announcement Number:BK-14-EHA-1055331-1102-MSA SALARY RANGE: $39,179.00 to $69,497.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, February 20, 2014 to Thursday, July 31, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-1102-07 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12 DUTY LOCATIONS: 6 vacancies in the following location(s): Elmendorf AFB, AK Los Angeles, CA Hickam AFB, HI WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret 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. Do you have the desire to be intellectually challenged? Are you looking for a secure career? Do you have initiative? If so, then read on! A Civilian Career with the Air Force offers challenging work, and the satisfaction of knowing youve made a difference. Were offering you an exciting career—begin as a PALACE Acquire intern and then determine how far you want to go. You are the key to your success! These positions are being filled under Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for acquisition positions located at Air Force installations identified in this public notice. Positions may be filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. The Copper Cap Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Copper Cap Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 4-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force. NOTE: Notices of Results (NORs) will not be sent to applicants under this authority. Please do not contact this office for status. If you are selected for this position, you will be contacted. TRAVEL REQUIRED · Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED · No KEY REQUIREMENTS · U.S. Citizenship · Security Clearance · Mobility Agreement · Acquisition Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DUTIES: Performs developmental and/or recurring assignments in support of a local installation or in a centralized procurement activity. Procures supplies or services primarily through formal advertising. Performs acquisition planning of goods and services necessary for efficient operation of the organization. Conducts market research and provides sound information in developing acquisition strategy. Meets with commercial representative to discuss procurement needs, quality of terms or services, current market prices, or delivery schedules. Performs simplifies and complex contracting for procurement of goods and services thru the use of federal acquisitions (FAR) and supplements. Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. Administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and government representatives. Evaluates and monitors contract performance to determine need for changes and to ensure compliance with contract obligations, Confers with personnel, user, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determines corrective action. Process requirements using FAR, Departmental, MAJCOM and local procedures. Determines adequacy and completeness of description, which involves research of various manuals and catalogs, or discussions with manufacturer’s representatives or requisitioning sources to identify and initiate any corrective actions required. Develop, prepare, and present terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts. Select clauses to cover special terms and conditions, such as inspection and acceptance, marking and packaging, quantity variation, price differential, or transportation costs. Negotiate and award contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts. Performs source selection, evaluates bids, quotes, or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions and applicable clauses. Considers financial responsibility of suppliers by evaluating contract performance on previous contracts. Analyzes proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production efficiencies, and evaluating methods of allocating costs through various types of overhead to include general and administrative. Draft final contract including specifications, packing and shipping requirements, inspection instructions, and all other special and standard clauses. Performs other assignments of similar difficulty that have been selected with a view of developing advanced skills, e.g., administering the negotiated and formally advertised contracts assigned; monitoring progress of contractors; preparing change orders; participating with higher graded specialists in the procurement of technical items using the formal advertised method where the items are manufactured to special specifications and are complicated by restricted price bidding, special processing, or packing and packaging specifications. Coordinates contracting activities with other Government agencies having interrelated requirements, e.g., obtaining wage rate information from the Department of Labor, requesting audit reports or pre-award surveys from Defense Contract Audit Agency or Defense Contract Administration, obtaining clearances from the Small Business Administration, and advertising work to be contracted in the Commerce Business Daily of the Department of Commerce. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: You may qualify if you meet one of the following: 1. You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor’s from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation). OR 2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a masters or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields include business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering, industrial psychology, public administration, political science, or government. (Submit copy of transcripts). OR 3. You have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience, that provided knowledge of to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate KSAs to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled. OR 4. You must have a combination of graduate education as described above and the type of specialized experience as described above, which when combined would equate to 100%. (To compute, first determine your total qualifying graduate level education as a percentage of the graduate education required; then determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of experience described above; add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100 %.) (Submit a copy of your transcript.) IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION, PLEASE SUMBIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO INCLUDE TRANSFERRED HOURS - OFFICIAL COPIES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS. ***NOTE*** Degree Audits are not accepted. IF YOU QUALIFY BASED ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND YOU HAVE NOT GRADUATED PRIOR TO APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, YOU MAY BE OFFERED A POSITION CONTINGENT UPON YOUR FINAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE OR CLASS RANKING. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 31 AUG 2014. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training. 2. Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan. 3. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 4. May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility, submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 or other copy showing type of discharge). If you are eligible for 10-point veterans preference, attach an SF-15 (utilize SF 15 with revision date of Aug 2008), Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference plus the proof required by that form. (Approved VA Letter from the VA that shows percentage of disability, I.E. 10, 20. 30 etc.) For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the Veterans Guide: opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Positions filled under General Schedule (GS) at entry level. Early promotion or re-promotions will not be granted. During the three-year training program, there will be annual promotion opportunities based upon meeting time-in-grade requirements, successful performance, and supervisory approval at each grade level. You will be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to the intervening and target grades dependent on satisfactory performance, successful completion of a full year of training at each lower grade level, and supervisory approval. Selectee may be eligible for student loan repayment program; three year service agreement required. Recruitment Bonus May or May Not be offered. Relocation Benefits: Nonfederal selectees will receive limited government paid relocation benefits; i.e., first duty move. Selectees who are current Federal civilian employees will receive permanent-change-of-station (PCS) entitlements. Details regarding entitlements will be provided at time of employment offer. (Modify to your CFT ) Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon competing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent. This position requires completion of a one year probationary period. OTHER INFORMATION: MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1959, WHO ARE 18 BUT NOT YET 26 YEARS OLD, MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (OR HAVE AN EXEMPTION) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. For additional information or to register, click here. 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 at 90 or above on the rating criteria 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. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement. Appointment of Certain Military Spouses- I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS) and I am indicated on the PCS orders; and I have been married to the military member on, or prior to the date of my spouses PCS orders; and I am relocating with my spouse to the new duty location; and I have not been appointment using this authority under these orders. -OR- I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent; or retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Dept of Veterans Affairs. -OR- I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status. (NOTE 1: Spouses are eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under this authority for a maximum of 2 years from the date of: 1) the service members permanent change of station orders; 2) Documentation verifying the member of the armed forces is 100 percent disabled; or 3) Documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while on active duty. NOTE 2: For current military spouses this appointment authority is limited to the geographical area of the PCS orders. For spouses of 100 percent disabled veterans or widows/widowers this authority is not limited to a geographical area and there is not a limit to the number of appointments under this authority. NOTE 3: You must include a copy of your spouses PCS orders, or VA disability rating, or Death Certificate, as applicable.) You must upload/submit all required documents in order to be considered, i.e., Resume, All transcripts (we will accept unofficial), (DD 214, Veterans Award Letter and SF 15 if applicable). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 as part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below) The complete application package, including supporting documentation, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement Thursday, July 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 Online Questionnaire To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1055331 to fax your documents: 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm1203fx.pdf , and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants 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: Resume · Transcripts (Unofficial copies acceptable) · Qualifications · Veterans Preference documentation (if claiming Veteran Preference) · Miscellaneous (class ranking letter or national honor society membership certificate) To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Civilian Force Renewal Branch Phone: (800)847-0108 Email: [email protected] Agency Information: Air Force Civilian Force Renewal 550 C Street West Ste 57 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4749 USA WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful. Control Number: 362181100
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