Contract specialist

Summary

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Duties

As a Supervisory Contract Specialist (Direct Hire), you will :

• Serve as a Section Leader in a Branch in the Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) within the Office of Financial Resources (OFR) in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC / ATSDR)
• Represent CDC / ATSDR in all phases of acquisition activity
• Represent CDC / ATSDR with legal professionals (both private and government) regarding contractor problems or to seek legal opinions for new laws, regulations, and policies
• Direct the full range of contract administration actions required for the Section's acquisition program, including the issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of contractor performance problems, appraisal of contractor performance, disposition of claims and similar matters through final audit, terminations, close-out and retirement
• Attend meetings and conferences with top ranking officials of CDC / ATSDR, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), other governmental agencies, professional organizations (both profit and non-profit), and those called for by the staff
• Prepare and / or direct / approve briefing papers / packages for top officials at CDC / ATSDR, Public Health Service (PHS), HHS etc.
• Perform the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ :

• US Citizenship required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).
• May be subject to a Background / Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared .
• CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• Direct deposit is required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid : No
• Supervisory position : Yes. Candidates must have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.

• Promotion potential : No
• Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized : No
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• This position has a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C (Professional)) and continuing education requirement.
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace.

This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.

If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification :

A . Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions.

At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by 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.

Exceptions : Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000.

This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met.

However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver.

Minimum Qualification :

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.

• Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience providing leadership and direction to a staff in the area of contracting and acquisitions;
• analyzing and evaluating contract matters; initiating, developing and recommending contracting policies, procedures, guidance and control of contracting activities;

and providing various support services including workforce planning and training, as well as acquisitions.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

FAC-C (Professional)

• Current workforce members - Effective February 1, 2023, current workforce members certified at Levels I, II, III will automatically be certified in the FAC-C (Professional).
• New Federal employees - FAC-C (Professional) requirements shall be followed which includes 12 months of full-time experience applying a representative sample of technical contracting competencies.

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Former and present Peace Corps personnel may be considered to fill vacancies. Peace Corps personnel are eligible for consideration if you have completed at least 36 months of continuous service, without a break in service of 3 days or more.

This requirement is consistent with section 7(a) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2506), which pertains to the appointment of Peace Corps staff (not volunteers) and is applicable within 3 years after separation from qualifying service with the Peace Corps.

A copy of your SF-50 is required to support your request.

Peace Corps Volunteers may be considered to fill vacancies. Executive Order 11103 provides eligibility for appointment in the competitive service for any person who is certified by the Director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Volunteer or Volunteer Leader under the Peace Corps Act and who passes such examination as the Office of Personnel Management may prescribe.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and / or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :

1. Your resume showing name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month / year) of employment and duties performed.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume :

• Classified or government sensitive information
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. Veterans' Preference (If Applicable) -If claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.

Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.

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3. Transcripts may be required - You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application package. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

4. Other supporting documents :

• Cover Letter (optional)
• Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal;

SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal).

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees : Submit SF-50.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

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 .

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.

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Last updated : 2024-05-07