CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Strategic Systems Programs Office • Silverdale, WA • 1d ago

Summary This is a detail opportunity open to Department of Navy permanent civilian employees in the competitive service currently at the NH-02 grade level (or higher). The selectee will be placed on a temporary detail not to exceed 1 year. The detailee for this position will serve as a person in the office of SWFPAC. Responsibilities You will provide strategic weapons and strategic weapons system support to the fleet and other designated activities, and to perform other such functions and tasks as may be directed by higher authority. You will assist the Contracting Officer with planning the overall contracting approach for procuring a variety of requirements. You will assist to determine the appropriate method of procurement (e.g., simplified acquisitions or negotiation) using a wide range of contracting methods and contract @types. You will evaluate contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts, and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics. You will serve as a business advisor to a wide range of SWFPAC customers. You will serv as the SWFPAC GCPC Certifying Official to certify that the purchase card invoice is legal and proper for payment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a competitive detail not to exceed one year You are eligible for this training opportunity if you have journey level trades experience in one of the following series: ALL JOURNEY AND HIGHER-LEVEL EMPLOYEES. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience (or performing competencies). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. You must meet the Basic Education Requirements of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD\Qualification\Standard\For\GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Additional Information This is a competitive detail not to exceed one year and is intended to provide an opportunity to gain the competencies necessary to perform the duties of a Contract Specialist. If selected there will be no change in your salary. Upon successful completion of one year, you may be eligible to compete for NH-1102-02, Contract Specialist positions. Detail cannot result in a promotion or permanent position without further competition. Detailee will continue to be paid by the home command, and salary will be reimbursed. This position may be subject to the priority Placement Program. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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