CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance - Camp Pendleton North, CA, United States - Department of the Navy

Description

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies
Applications will not be accepted through this flyer
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered
There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer
Duties

• You will analyze and evaluate major contractual/procurement aspects of mission-oriented programs.
• You will procure and execute a work schedule, ensuring that the necessary planning, coordination, approvals, negotiation, and other requirements are completed in a timely manner.
• You will ensure work is in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• You will utilize your knowledge in procurement statutes, regulations and/or contracting methods, policies, procedures, and contract types to plan and carry out pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring proper funding, waivers, certifications, approvals, and regulator compliances are obtained for purchase requests.
• You will be responsible for addressing any funding discrepancies and will devise and implement measures to rectify those issues.
• You will conduct market research to identify commercial products that will fulfill customer needs and decide which suppliers to contact.
• You will offer guidance on programs and policies to facilitate the creation of procurement plans well ahead of each fiscal year, establishing requirements in line with approved budgets

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

• Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)

You must be certified as a Career Field Contracting (CON) Level Professional
Certification is required within 24 months of appointment.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test
You will be subject to random testing.

• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment

Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing diverse contracting methods and contract types for executing pre-award and/ or post-award procurement actions; AND Analyzing difficult contracting issues, to include identify alternative courses of action

Additional qualification information can be found from the DoD qualification standard for GS-1102: QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR GS-1102 CONTRACTING POSITIONS ) 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 In addition, You will be required to meet the

Basic Educational Requirement:
You possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees
OR You are a current career or career-conditional employee of the Department of Defense who occupied an 1102 or contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000
OR You are a current active duty military member of the armed forces (other than Coast Guard) who occupied a contracting position or similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 on or before September 30, 2000
Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Relocation expenses (i.e
PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations; Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5743 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations
PCS is not authorized
Several vacancies may be filled
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

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:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below
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
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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
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
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies
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
A complete resume is required
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications

The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.

g
GS for relevant federal experience

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