This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504021900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions, e.g., price/cost analysis, negotiation, administration and termination in a Public Buildings Service organization. Incumbent procures a wide range of design and construction services or supplies, or other services, utilizing a variety of acquisition methods and vehicles.
Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Management Division, in Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Auburn, WA, or Anchorage, AK.
Duty location will be determined upon selection.
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You will have access to many benefits including:
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #1810171LMMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
07/03/2018 to 07/12/2018
$50,598 - $105,847 per year
GS 09 - 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel as needed
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
1810172LMDE
504021900
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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Basic Requirements for GS-5 through GS-12
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
or
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.
GS-9:
The GS-9 salary range starts at $54,869 (Seattle & Auburn) or $50,598 (Spokane) per year for locations.
The GS-9 salary range starts at $56,146 per year for Anchorage, AK.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must possess:
2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.,
OR
52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience assisting in the performance of recurring and developmental contracting assignments using your organization's acquisition regulations and/or policies and must have demonstrated two or more of the following pre-award and/or post award processes.
GS-11:
The GS-11 salary range starts at $66,386 (Seattle & Auburn) or $62,218 (Spokane) per year.
The GS-11 salary range starts at $67,930 per year for Anchorage, AK.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must possess:
3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience procuring building services, professional and/or non-professional services, and/or construction using a range of contracting methods and contract vehicles (i.e. purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, etc...) applying your organization's acquisition regulations and/or policies and involve planning and carrying out routine pre-award and/or post-award acquisition actions including three or more of the following:
GS-12:
The GS-12 salary range starts at $79,570 (Seattle & Auburn) or $ 73,375 (Spokane) per year.
The GS-12 salary range starts at $81,421 per year for Anchorage, AK.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must possess at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience procuring building services, professional and/or non-professional services, and/or construction using a wide range of contracting methods and contract vehicles (i.e. purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, etc...) applying your organization's acquisition regulations and/or policies and involve four or more of the following:
● Planning and carrying out routine pre- and post-award acquisition actions;
● Creating and preparing solicitation documentation and drafting the final contract;
● Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors to ensure best value to the organization/agency;
● Negotiating contracts, orders and modifications with multiple clauses and/or addendums;
● Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses;
● Evaluating acquisition program effectiveness in order to make recommendations for improvements;
● Analyzing routine contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action.
Please see Qualifications section.
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, youmust submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
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.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504021900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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