Contract Specialist (Intermediate Or Skill Level), Nf-04

Summary
This position may also be filled by candidates who attend the Total Army Career Fair in Arlington, TX on April 13th. Bring a copy of your resume and meet hiring officials in person!
A first cutoff date applies to this vacancy. Complete applications received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 16 April 2024 will receive initial consideration.
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This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.
This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency
This position may also be filled by candidates who attend the Total Army Career Fair in Arlington, TX on April 13th. Bring a copy of your resume and meet hiring officials in person!
Duties
Intermediate Level: The incumbent serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Installation Management Command using simplified acquisition techniques and methods in performing both pre-award and post-award functions. Work is performed with assignments designed for advancement to higher levels of performance under a high level of technical supervision. Upon meeting training and competency requirements, the incumbent may be non-competitively reassigned to Contract SpecialistSkill Level (PD# 18908) or Senior Level (PD# 18907).The incumbent is responsible for preparing and issuing solicitations and negotiating the award for typically commercial off the shelf supplies and services, such as purchase orders, delivery orders, simplified acquisitions, blanket purchase agreements and purchase card orders.
Skill Level: Performs work for both pre-award and post-award functions under technical supervision of a leader or supervisor. Work is performed with assignments designed for advancement toward working more complex procurement actions. Upon meeting training and competency requirements the incumbent may be non-competitively reassigned to Contract Specialist (Senior Level), PD #18907.Performs contracting and procurement functions regarding service, supply, and/or construction contracts. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing and managing contractual actions for non-complex functional areas and/or for procurements that are recurring. Reviews requirement package for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative, regulatory and procedural requirements. Develops solicitation and contract in accordance with regulatory requirements and performs the full range of source selection applicable to each procurement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include a T1
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid passport may be required for overseas travel

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
*Intermediate Level (Baseline Qualifications):
1. Experience demonstrating knowledge of basic acquisition regulations, policies, laws, and techniques for simplified acquisitions.
2. Experience applying simplified acquisition contracting principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of contracting.
3. Experience evaluating offers for responsiveness, price reasonableness, and responsibility.
4. Basic knowledge of sources of Government supply and services, including established and mandatory sources.
Skill Level:
1. Experience applying contracting principles, regulations, laws, and procedures needed to perform pre-award and post-award procurement for actions that are non-complex.
2. Experience managing the full source selection process.
3. Must have experience in technical writing pertaining to documents such as contracts, acquisition plans, source selection documentation, or other correspondence with stakeholders.
4. Experience applying contract administration principles and practices needed to monitor contractor performance, manage Contract Officer Representatives, or to solve problems related to matters such as contract modifications, disputes, payments, performance issues, or similar.
Preferred candidates will possess a bachelor's degree which included a minimum of 24 semester hours of business courses, Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II/II in contracting or other applicable professional certification.
*Applicants must meet baseline requirements for referral. Upon selection, a panel will determine placement to either Intermediate or Skill Level.
Education
Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information

• A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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• The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

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• 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.
  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  • Resume
  
  Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position. Additional documentation not required or identified in this vacancy may not be utilized in determining your qualifications. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all of the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents, responses, or information submitted by an applicant. All application requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and qualifying experience clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure your resume adequately describes your experience as it relates to this vacancy.
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
  The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
  Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
  Classified or government sensitive information
  Social Security Number (SSN)
  Photos of yourself
  Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
  Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
  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
  Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412380632TACF. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.
  Agency contact information
  Imane Ouaouzar
  Phone
  520-674-2120
  Email
  imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil
  Address
  CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
  DO NOT MAIL
  Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
  US
  Next steps
  Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
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  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
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  • New employee probationary period
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  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position. Additional documentation not required or identified in this vacancy may not be utilized in determining your qualifications. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all of the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents, responses, or information submitted by an applicant. All application requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and qualifying experience clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure your resume adequately describes your experience as it relates to this vacancy.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
If you are relying o...