NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination and periodic medical evaluation thereafter.
Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
Must possess a valid PR State driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance for the position within a ONE (1) year of the appointment.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.
Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.
DAWIA Certification - All personnel selected must meet certification requirements, DAWIA Level I - Professional certification, within 36 months of placement in the 1102 series.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.
AREA 1 = All permanent Technician Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. AREA 2 = All indefinite Technician Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. AREA 3 = Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. AREA 4 = Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. AREA 6 = Applicants who meet all requirements to become Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. (If the MBR certification is not submitted, your application will not be screened).
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
DUTIES:
As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (D2625000), GS-1102-7/9/11, and CONTRACT SPECIALIST (D2624000), GS-1102-09, you will 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 Office Personnel Management (OPM)?legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.
As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (D2622000), GS-1102-11, you will ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. Military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the military provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 = Applicant must possessat least ONE (1) year in the occupational series 1102 or TWELVE (12) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as following established procedures which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available; responding to customer needs for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists; reviewing requisitions to determine if proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents; performing search of the market or uses sole source suppliers to complete procurement actions; selecting clauses to cover special conditions; resolving questions of applicability of specifications, classifications of terms, or acceptance of substitute items; discussing procurement needs, quality of items or services, current market prices, or delivery schedules; ensuring completed actions are in compliance with regulatory requirements and responsive to customer needs; determining appropriate contract type and method of procurement; developing source lists of responsible contractors, coordinating with the small business specialist; reviewing quotations, bids or proposals, price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, and probability of meeting requirements; evaluating prospective contract price utilizing basic price analysis techniques; assisting in monitoring contract performance, contract closeout, and if needed, contract termination; providing advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence.
GS-09 = Applicant must possessat least ONE (1) year at the next-lower level GS-07 or TWENTY-FOUR (24) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as performing a variety of contracting actions encountered throughout the pre-award and post-award phases of the contracting process, using established contracting procedures; reviewing of clearly defined or well-established procurement requirements; planning acquisitions for standard or specialized services, supplies and/or construction contracts; determining appropriate contract type and method of procurement based on the nature of the requirement; developing procurement plans; developing solicitations, evaluating responses, and making award recommendations; conducting market research and analyses; analyzing quotations, bids or proposals for compliance with solicitation, price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, and probability of meeting requirements; determining financial responsibility and performance capability of offering party; monitoring contract performance, performing contract administration, contract close-out and recommending terminations if needed.; providing advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and preparing correspondence; serving as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC).
GS-11: Applicantmust possess at least ONE (1) year at next lower-level GS-09 or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as performing a variety of pre-award and post-award contracting work involved in the procurement of diverse customer requirements; planning the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements; performing market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; determining appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types; using judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations and in recommending solutions to problems encountered; reviewing requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements; assisting in procuring a wide variety of services, supplies, and/or construction; planning and conducting negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract; preparing final contract to include appropriate standard clauses and special provisions; trains and monitors appointed Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) as required; making field site visits to detect and/or correct labor standards violations; analyzing a wide variety of contract administration problems.; providing advice, guidance, training and assistance to technical or program personnel, functional commanders and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business-related issues; serving as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator for the local Contracting Office.
Education
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
AND
At least 24 Semester Hours in any combination/restricted to the following studies: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management.
NOTE:
Copy of the Official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
DAWIA CERTIFICATION:
Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations - On 16 October 2023, The Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to recognize parity and reciprocity between the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and the Federal Acquisition Institute's Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional). Personnel with FAC-C should provide a copy of their certification when applying for positions.
NOTE:
DAWIA CERTIFICATION - All personnel selected must meet certification requirements, DAWIA Level I - Professional certification, within THIRTY-SIX (36) months of placement in the 1102 series.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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 announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Building and Construction and Contracting/Procurement
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.
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.
3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4. Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
5. PRARNG MBR Certification (mandatory for civilians, active-duty Soldiers, prior service, guard members from another state, reservist, IRR, PR State Guard, etc.); (Not required for permanent employees or traditional soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard).
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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12774820
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position
.Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
PR United States Property and Fiscal Office
BLD 540
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4. Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
5. PRARNG MBR Certification (mandatory for civilians, active-duty Soldiers, prior service, guard members from another state, reservist, IRR, PR State Guard, etc.); (Not required for permanent employees or traditional soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard).
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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12774820
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position
.Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
PR United States Property and Fiscal Office
BLD 540
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
