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Company Name : US Bureau of Reclamation
Location : Salt Lake City, UT
Position : Contract Specialist

Job Description : Duties

Provides acquisition ingenuity to acquisitions services and procurement strategies by planning and negotiating highly complex purchases, where little or no contractual precedent exists.
Provides acquisition support with socio-economic considerations involving levels of businesses including: small businesses, service-disable veteran-owned small businesses, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small businesses, and 8a.
Independently manages all contractual aspects for acquisition plans of major programs which may include: coordination of multiple contracts, long range procurement planning, interpreting policies to solve unprecedented problems, using statements of needs, risks, source selection strategies, inherently governmental functions, competition, and contract type.
Provides expert level consultation for post-award contract administration, on contacts which could extend over multiple years.
Makes contractual determinations through extensive research of a wide range of policies, regulations, laws and circulars, applying experimental theories and/or new developments to problems, which are not predisposed to general accepted methods, concerning highly complex issues and/or controversies arising from long-term contracts.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form. You will be required to submit at least a FAC-C II certificate or DAWIA equivalent Who May Apply:

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-13:
To be eligible for consideration, you must meet the following requirements.

Experience: Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions (see Mandatory Agency Requirements below), 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 GS-12 in Federal Service which includes in at least five (5) of the following for pre-award and/or post-award activities: preparing and issuing solicitations; reviewing offers for responsiveness to the solicitation; preparing responsibility determinations; preparing a contract award; administering protests; contract administration work such as monitoring of contract performance; negotiation of necessary contract modifications to ensure satisfactory progress and completion of contract activities; monitoring of payments; monitoring of submittals; performing cost and/or price analysis; or mentoring of junior Contract Specialists. This information must be clearly supported in the resume; AND

Education: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field 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. NOTE: Current and former federal employees MUST submit documentation (i.e., SF-50(s) covering the period from January 1, 2000) for verification of the above referenced exception criteria to receive consideration. Failure to provide these documents will result in non-consideration for this vacancy.

Waivers: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements listed in numbers 1 and 2 above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. NOTE: Bureau of Reclamation employees currently occupying a Contract Specialist position on an approved waiver MUST upload a copy of the waiver at the time of application.

Mandatory Agency Requirement: Certification at Contracting Level II via the Federal Acquisition Institute (Federal Acquisition Contracting-Certification (FAC-C), or the Defense Acquisition University (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) DAWIA Level II is required and must be maintained by the incumbent.

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.

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 03/29/2022.

Education
This position has a mandatory education requirement. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University’s Registrar’s office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Additional information

This is a remote/virtual position. The duty station for this position will be based on the work location of the selectee. Salary listed is for the Boise, ID area and will be adjusted depending on the location of the selectee. You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies with the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. You may choose to opt in of having your information shared with other agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a copy of a certificate you are on, you will be notified.

Benefits

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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.
This vacancy will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. For more information on OPM’s authorization on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/. Applicants who “self-certify” that they meet qualifications, selective placement factors (if applicable) and other requirements by the closing date of the announcement 03/29/2022, will be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration. The selectee’s qualifications will be verified prior to the interview process. Once qualifications have been verified by the HRS, the Selecting Official will be notified they may proceed with the interview process. After the interview process, a final selection is made, and a tentative job offer will be extended, all pre-employment and suitability requirements will be conducted. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents). You will be assessed on the following Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

KSA 1: Knowledge of Federal, Interior, Reclamation, and Regional, or equivalent, procurement laws, regulations, and procedures.
KSA 2: Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods, contract types, contract types and business practices.
KSA 3: Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques.
KSA 4: Knowledge of related disciplines including finance, property, supply, budget, management analysis, technical program review, and personnel to conduct necessary analysis.
KSA 5: Ability to write policy and procedures, prepare correspondence for upper management signature, write comprehensive reports, and prepare written evaluations and interpretations of new laws, policies, and requirements.
The application questionnaire can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11434426

Benefits

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.

Review our 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.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package. RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here. TRANSCRIPTS: Required for candidates using education as a basis for qualifications. VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here. Training Certificate: Applicants MUST furnish a copy of current FAC-C Level II or current DAWIA Level II certification in contracting. If certificate has expired, applicant MUST submit supporting documentation that shows applicant is current and valid with the mandatory 80 CLP credits.

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 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.

How to Apply

Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 03/29/2022. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page. Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials – applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc. Due to COVID-19, the Bureau of Reclamation is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement in accordance with the Department’s reentry procedures provided by your Servicing Human Resources Office. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days per pay period depending upon the terms of the Department of the Interior’s telework policy.

Agency contact information
BOR C-PN Region 9 Human Resources Office

Phone
208-378-5155
Fax
208-378-5023
Email
ylopez@usbr.gov

Address

Regional Office

Bureau of Reclamation

Regional Office

1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100

Boise, ID 83706

US

Next steps

Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system. After all application packages have been received, resumes and supporting document(s) will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the resume, application questionnaire, and other assessment criteria identified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section above. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

Required Documents

Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package. RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here. TRANSCRIPTS: Required for candidates using education as a basis for qualifications. VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here. Training Certificate: Applicants MUST furnish a copy of current FAC-C Level II or current DAWIA Level II certification in contracting. If certificate has expired, applicant MUST submit supporting documentation that shows applicant is current and valid with the mandatory 80 CLP credits.

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 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.

Help
This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Government-wide Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

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