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Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Contract Specialist (Division Chief) / PD# 01001-A
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Not Eligible
Telework: Eligible
Virtual Position: No
01/23/2020 to 01/27/2020
$107,807 - $161,939 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position up to (5) nights per month.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
Yes
No
CBAF-NCO1-10704229DHA-20-CP
557450900
ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
This recruitment is for one positions with the VHA Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1 located at Togus, ME; White River Junction, VT; Manchester, NH; Bedford, MA; Brockton, MA; Providence, RI; Newington, CT, West Haven, CT and Northampton, MA. Indicate desired duty station on application. Candidates may be referred to the selecting official based off the number of applicants. The first 100 applicants will be reviewed. Additional candidates may be referred based on hiring needs.
Supervisory Contract Specialist (Division Chief) / PD# 01001-A
The Division Chief (DC) is responsible for coordinating a variety of acquisitions programs to establish and implement Network Contracting Office (NCO) goals and objectives. In addition, ensures the socio-economic goals and programs set by the Department and Veteran Health Administration (VHA) are addressed through acquisition planning with complying with competition and other requirements set by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and other policies, rules, and regulations. The DC is responsible for informing the Director of Contracting and the Deputy Director of Contracting, of relevant issues affecting the specific branches and medical centers assigned and communicates, nation VA, VHA and local acquisition policies to all affected parties. The DC provides work assignment and review, as well as administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised. Distributes workload and ensures work assignments are carried out. The DC provides direction to teams in selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures. Assists teams in identifying parameters viable solutions. Trains subordinates in methods and techniques of performing contract actions. Assists facilities with the forecasting of contracting opportunities, strategic and advance procurement planning efforts. The DC must be able to obtain and maintain a Level III ($100 million) contracting officer's warrant in order to review and sign documents created by subordinates to obligate the government in the absence of their branch supervisors.
ou must be a US citizen to apply for this job
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Position requires filing a Financial Disclosure Report
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Physical Requirements: The Contract Specialist position is primarily of an administrative nature in an office setting, however where travel to work sites is required there may be light physical work required, such as walking over uneven surfaces, or assisting technical personnel in taking measurements or elevations. Government travel for training, meetings, or customer interactions will be required in this position.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in alphabetical order.
Competency 1 - Ability to supervise a group of employees.
Competency 2 - Establish new and innovative procedures to improve efficiency, quality and effectiveness.
Competency 3 - Ability to direct administrative activities.
Competency 4 - Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals.
Competency 5 - Ability to manage the acquisition program which provides acquisition services to VISN and to provide Contracting Officers
with technical guidance in the performance of their duties.
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.
Documents Required:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/27/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10704229.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.