This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/464402600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position serves as a Contract Specialist for the Alaska Fire Service.
The salary range given above includes base pay and locality pay, you will also receive a 4.22% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, Alaska. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment and gradual decrease.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current Federal employee in the General (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
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For additional information about the BLM please visit BLM. This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about locations within Alaska can be found at: Alaska. Learn more about this agency02/17/2017 to 03/02/2017
$66,526 - $86,480 per year
GS 11
Occasional travel - This position requires occasional travel by scheduled or chartered aircraft or ground vehicles to various destinations in the western U.S. for incident assignments lasting up to 14 days.
Yes—Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulations, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. The use of a relocation service company and home marketing incentive will not be offered.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
BLMAK-17-1914905-AV
464402600
As a Contract Specialist, you will:
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. To be creditable, this experience must have been for 1 year and equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. (If the position was seasonal, you must show the periods you worked.)
Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. Selective Factor is: currently hold a Level I or higher Federal Acquisition Certification in contracting (FAC-C) or hold a current Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification. PLEASE NOTE: You must provide documentation to support this requirement.
To qualify for the GS-1102, you must meet ONE of the following:
To qualify for the GS-11, you must meet ONE of the following:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume. If qualified, your score may range from 70-100 points. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.Knowledge of acquisition methods, procedures, and tools sufficient to perform complex acquisition work in one or more of the following areas, e.g., professional services and studies, construction, information technology, and leasing acquisitions.Skill in price analysis and negotiation to ensure contracts are awarded to the source that offers the best value, considering timeliness, quality, and past performance, at reasonable prices.Ability to conduct activities associated with post-award phases of contracting to ensure compliance with contract requirements, such as analysis, negotiation of terms, as well as monitoring construction and services to assure on-time delivery in accordance with the performance measures.Ability to use computers and software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic mail, and procurement desktop systems, to accomplish work.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
We recommend you use the resume builder in USAJobs. To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and use the official FAX coversheet found here. For both of these forms the vacancy identification number is: 1914905
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time or 7:59 pm Alaska Time on Thursday, March 02, 2017
Who Can I Contact if I Have a Question?
If you have questions about this announcement or the application process, contact Annyn Vanderlooven at (907)271-2455 or toll free at (888) 859-4183. Reference the title Contract Specialist (MP) and/or the vacancy announcement number BLMAK-17-1914905-AV.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/464402600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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