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Vacancy closing date has been extended due to an error.
Selectee will serve as a Senior Contract Specialist within the General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Office of Leasing.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
05/26/2023 to 06/09/2023
$98,496 - $145,617 per year
Salary will be determined by locality of selectee.
GS 13
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel as needed.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
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729323200
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA PBS employee- YOU MUST BE A PBS EMPLOYEE TO APPLY • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
Performs pre-award, contract administration, and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency. Requirements typically involve real estate brokerage service contracts requiring specialized experience. Contracts impact customers throughout the nation.
Serves as the primary point of contact for an assigned territory for the coordination of contract issues with national and regional program officials. Delegates certain contract administration responsibilities to Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) and monitors their compliance. Supports program officials in monitoring project status. Participates in performance and status update meetings with brokers on a regular basis via conference calls or in-person. Is a member of performance evaluation teams, collaborating with program officials on written performance evaluations. Acts as arbiter for disputed performance evaluations, documenting changes, and notifying parties as appropriate.
Performs contract administration, including incremental funding, preparation of rate and cost adjustments, redirection of effort, coordination of time extensions, incorporation of change orders, issuance of stop work orders, issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, monitoring of Government property reporting, approval of progress payments, final payment and contract close out. Terminates contracts for the convenience of the Government or default by the contractor. Maintaining a log of all contract activity through project conclusion, then closes out contract files as required.
Operates as a senior contractor for the GSA service and/or region and in this role is responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting policies and practices, and the initiation, development and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures and guidance impacting many contract specialists and contracting organizations. Participates on a variety of nationwide procurement teams, studies, or projects to raise issues of significance; articulate positions and resolve problems or improve the procurement process nationwide.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $98,496 per year.
You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below:
1. All of a, b, and c below:
(a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional or FAC-C Level I or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification. Note: After September 30, 2023, you will need to submit the FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional certifications or you will need to request a waiver.
(b) At least 4years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and
(c) Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree 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.
2. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position. However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or 3.
3. Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist.
Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the full range of pre-award and post-award activities for the acquisition of a variety of complex or specialized products or services utilizing performance based provisions in various types of contracts such as Firm fixed price; OR experience applying contracting regulations, policies, and procedures and an organization's program and technical requirements to conduct reviews of contracts or contracting actions and recommend or plan improvements to an organization's
procurement program.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you areCTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Submit proof of contracting certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional or FAC-C Level I or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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