Position Description Number: D2271000, GS-1102-07 Developmental Level; D2270000, GS-1102-09 Developmental Level; or GS-1102-11 Full Performance Level
This is a National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this GS-11 position is to provide sound business advice in the execution of pre-award and post award functions, using a wide range of common contracting methods and contract types, to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction within an operational contracting office.
The primary purpose of the GS-07 developmental position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon: 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.
The primary purpose of the GS-09 developmental position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the member, who is serving in a developmental capacity, experience in pre-award and post award functions when they are well-defined and well-precedented, using common contracting methods and contract types, to procure standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction through formal advertising and negotiation procedures using primarily firm fixed-price contracts. Provides business advice to the customer. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon: 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.
Summary
Position Description Number: D2271000, GS-1102-07 Developmental Level; D2270000, GS-1102-09 Developmental Level; or GS-1102-11 Full Performance Level
This is a National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this GS-11 position is to provide sound business advice in the execution of pre-award and post award functions, using a wide range of common contracting methods and contract types, to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction within an operational contracting office.
The primary purpose of the GS-07 developmental position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon: 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.
The primary purpose of the GS-09 developmental position is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the member, who is serving in a developmental capacity, experience in pre-award and post award functions when they are well-defined and well-precedented, using common contracting methods and contract types, to procure standard or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction through formal advertising and negotiation procedures using primarily firm fixed-price contracts. Provides business advice to the customer. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon: 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.
1. Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements. Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determines the sources to be solicited. Determines appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types. Selects appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve a variety of acquisition problems. Analyzes contracting issues and recommends best course of action. Performs acquisition planning along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, finance and contract pricing personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions, as applicable. Exercises latitude in dealing with problems arising during the pre-award phase of the procurement action. Plans and carries out the work, selecting the approaches and techniques to be used, and determines actions to be taken on assigned contracts. 2. Procures a wide variety of services, commodities, and/or construction. 3. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts.
Must hold the military grade specified for the position
MOS*: EMOS 36B or 51C
*Applicants must currently hold the required MOS'
Must maintain membership in the NV National Guard for continued employment
Must be able to obtain and maintain the specified security clearance
Minimum of a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC)
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume, unless otherwise stated.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. In addition, skills are determined and established by Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Workforce. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to a compatible military skill in accordance with Army and Air Force skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations. For continued employment, the selected dual status technician candidate must obtain and maintain all compatible service specific military skill requirements in training, education, and/or military certifications within 24 months of hire into the position.
Compatible Military Requirements:
Application will be accepted from applicants within the military grades and MOS categories below:
- Enlisted in the military rank of E6 thru E7 with EMOS of 36B or 51C
- Selected applicant will be required to be assigned to DMOS 36B within 12 months of appointment.
*Other Requirements: – For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. - The applicant must possess or obtain a valid security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) within one year of appointment according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
- The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
- Initial hire applicants must complete the certification requirements for their positions within 24 months of appointment. - Current on-board GS-1102 technician employees must complete the certification requirement for their positions within 24 months of appointment. - Those current on-board GS-1102 technician employees, who have not completed the training and certification requirements for their current positions, are NOT considered as qualified candidates for promotion consideration to fill vacant contracting positions using Merit Principles.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements for All ARNG and ANG Civilian Grades and Military Ranks. 1. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees; AND 2. At least 24 Semester Hours in any combination of the following studies: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management.
General Experience. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
Specialized Experience. Defined as specified experiences and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Behaviors) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities, with the required competency level, as defined by the applicable position description. Each applicant must have the education requirements and validated certifications to qualify for each GS-1102-Grade position.
GS-07, Entry Level One. Must meet positive education requirement. Candidate must have an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard Procurement business and/or contracting program requirements and certifications. Applicants should have experiences and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Those Dual Status Technician applicants, who completed the Contracting Apprentice Course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills (ARNG Enlisted MOS 51C; or, the ANG Enlisted AFSC 6C0X1) are considered minimally qualified for the GS-07 position. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-07 positions, employees must complete Level One Certification within 24 months of appointment to their positions.
GS-09, Intermediate Level Two. To qualify, candidate must have Level One Certification awarded. Must meet positive education requirement. Must have at least 12 months of functional contracting experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of contracting principles and procedures to include the following business: Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts; Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Small Business Socio-Economic; Delivery Order / Task Order; Contract Administration; Government Purchase Card program. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-09 position, the employee must complete Level Two Certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.
GS-11, Intermediate Level Two. To qualify, candidate must have Level Two Certification awarded. Must meet positive education requirement. Must have at least 12 months of broadening contracting experiences and competencies that provided full working knowledge and skill in contracting principles and procedures to include the following tasks: Procurement in Pre-Award and Award Contracts, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Socio-Economic, Delivery Order / Task Order, Contract Administration, Purchase Card program.
Qualifications are not based solely on time. Qualification factors include experiences and competencies in the Contracting program Series GS-1102. A candidate's competencies are evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria, awarding requirements for military skills and military skill technical training schools are always followed. The applicant's resume package includes military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and educational accomplishments. The resume must clearly demonstrate possession of the competencies needed to fully perform the Series GS-1102 work as defined in the applicable position description's specified grade, certification, duties, and responsibilities. The applicant must qualify for awarding of the established compatibility criteria that includes the military skill assignment, military rank, and military unit of assignment.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience. To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of completed graduate education, the graduate education must be in one of –or– be a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; or, one full academic year of graduate law school, or superior academic achievement in a law school program.
Additional information
- No PCS funds are available. - This is a Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Military Inctentives - Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your elgibility for your National guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and/or Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance. - IAW the civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328), male applicants born after 31 December 1959 are required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. - IAW the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-6603), successful applicant will be required to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory. - Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process. The process requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
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Flexible Spending Accounts -The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Life Insurance -The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance. Visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law,step parents, spouses, and adult children. Visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan.Visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements:
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing contracting data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; - Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; - Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and, - Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The following Web addresses are provided for to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees:
Flexible Spending Accounts -The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Life Insurance -The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance. Visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law,step parents, spouses, and adult children. Visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan.Visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume - Your resume must show relevant educational and work experience fully supporting the required specialized experience including the dates (mm/yy) of each employment.. 2. Completed Assessment Questionnaire. 3. PQR (Personnel Qualification Record dated within 90 days of application). 4. Copy of unofficial college transcripts
5. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Onlinebutton 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 apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete Resume and other supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section below.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. A current PQR (Personnel Qualification Record) uploaded to the required "OTHER" area of the online application manager. PQR must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application. An ORB/ERB is acceptable in the absence of a PQR.
4. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
5. TRANSCRIPTS uploaded to the "TRANSCRIPT" area, may be required if the minimum or specialized experience requires a degree or college credits or education is substituted for Specialized Experience.
6. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show the following: 1) that you are a current on-board technician (Permanent or Indefinite). 2) that you are a current temp tech. 3) to support position or grade held or any other experience / qualifications claimed in resume.
7. Any DD 214 may be uploaded to the "DD 214" area of the online application manager. (214s are not required)
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, March 08, 2017.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1900497. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1.Click
the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment
questionnaire http://www.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.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacany announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
**It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.**
Nevada National Guard
Human Resource Office
Nevada Military Department
2460 Fairview Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
USA
Next steps
After the closing date, your resume will be reviewed in full and compared to the required specialized experience as listed on this announcement. You will be notified electronically whether you have been found eligible and/or qualified or not. If you are found eligible and qualified, your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume - Your resume must show relevant educational and work experience fully supporting the required specialized experience including the dates (mm/yy) of each employment.. 2. Completed Assessment Questionnaire. 3. PQR (Personnel Qualification Record dated within 90 days of application). 4. Copy of unofficial college transcripts
5. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Onlinebutton 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 apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete Resume and other supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section below.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. A current PQR (Personnel Qualification Record) uploaded to the required "OTHER" area of the online application manager. PQR must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application. An ORB/ERB is acceptable in the absence of a PQR.
4. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
5. TRANSCRIPTS uploaded to the "TRANSCRIPT" area, may be required if the minimum or specialized experience requires a degree or college credits or education is substituted for Specialized Experience.
6. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show the following: 1) that you are a current on-board technician (Permanent or Indefinite). 2) that you are a current temp tech. 3) to support position or grade held or any other experience / qualifications claimed in resume.
7. Any DD 214 may be uploaded to the "DD 214" area of the online application manager. (214s are not required)
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, March 08, 2017.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1900497. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1.Click
the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment
questionnaire http://www.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.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacany announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
**It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.**
Nevada National Guard
Human Resource Office
Nevada Military Department
2460 Fairview Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
USA
Next steps
After the closing date, your resume will be reviewed in full and compared to the required specialized experience as listed on this announcement. You will be notified electronically whether you have been found eligible and/or qualified or not. If you are found eligible and qualified, your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
