Contract specialist

Duties

WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER DIVISION?

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

A description of the business units can be found at :

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Department Manager you will :

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and / or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization / unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and / or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and / or to increase the quality of the work directed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.

g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work;

part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral :

BASIC REQUIREMENT : SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service.

To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate :

• Experience with management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts.
• Experience applying regulations and principles to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs.
• Experience applying basic budget management principles and practices.
• Experience applying communicative techniques to effectively interact with internal and external customers.

You must complete all Mandatory Training requirements as described in DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HANDBOOK.

Have 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions and 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level.

Exception : Employees occupying a GS-1102 position will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on or after January 1, 2000.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Information

• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.m.
• This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 12 / 13 / 2024.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (If Applicable) - active, current registration / license
• High School Diploma (or equivalent).

How to Apply

Agency Contact Information

IRS Memphis External

OCPO

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

Next Steps

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Last updated : 2024-10-13