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Public Notice for Contract Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Finance and Management, Acquisition and Contracting
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Summary

This is a public notice for FAA authorized Contract Specialist (1102) positions open to U.S. Citizens. In addition to be designated as Hard-to-Fill, this position may be announced for FV-F or Grades FG-7 or 9 to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/05/2024 to 01/21/2025
Salary
$45,591 to - $68,389 per year

The salary listed does not include locality. Locality will be determined on the duty location of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade
FV F
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
El Segundo, CA
Washington, DC
College Park, GA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes - The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Multi-Unit.
Announcement number
ACT-FAA-25-PUB NOT-93081
Control number
817482800

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments in support of contract negotiation, administration, award, termination, and procurement under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Procures supplies, services or activities primarily through formal advertising and through limited use of negotiation techniques. Performs basic contract administration including assuring contract compliance with terms and conditions, managing actions such as modifications, exercise of options, response to contractor performance and delays; and negotiates to settle contract claims and disposition of claims or equitable adjustments under the guidance of a manager, team lead or higher level professionals. Negotiated transactions involve standardized specifications, terms and established markets.Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Works under detailed instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional and is reviewed regularly during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, quality and compliance to procurement law, policies and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
  • Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements for 1102, Contract Specialist

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the following basic qualification requirements: A) Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree,

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B) 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.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This position has a positive education requirement. Please see required documents.

4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

5) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov and reference the announcement number. To confirm receipt of documents, please email 9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov.

6) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

7) Duty Location may be negotiable upon request.

8) Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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