This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/815234700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA), Office of the Executive Director, General Services Division (CA/EX/GSD), Washington DC.
As a Contract Specialist you will provide contract administration, procurement planning, competitive market analysis, and other contracting services in support of CA programs and operations. You will define deliverables in terms of quality and quantity and review
work products for compliance with requirements.
10/23/2024 to 11/05/2024
$99,200 - $153,354 per year
GS 12 - 13
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
Yes
Yes
DE-12546968-24JR-HRC0847527
815234700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
It is your responsibility to provide documentation that you meet the education qualification(s) you claim. If you do not submit transcripts we will not use your claimed education when determining if you are qualified for the position. If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement.
Transcripts: You may submit official or unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment. A transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record and includes:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package will be evaluated under a Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). DHA enables an agency to hire, after public notice is given, any qualified applicant without regard to 5 U.S.C 3309-3318, 5 CFR part 211, or 5 CFR part 337, subpart A. A DHA expedites hiring by eliminating competitive rating and ranking, veterans' preference, and "rule of three" procedures. DHA must comply with public notice requirements under 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330, career transition requirements (CTAP/ICTAP) under 5 CFR part 330, and basic qualification requirements for the position under 5 CFR part 338. For more information about Direct-Hire Authority click here.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Your resume, transcripts (if applicable), and all supporting documentation you submit, to include your responses to the questionnaire, will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications (specialized experience) listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by the documentation you submit, you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet the minimum qualification (specialized experience) requirements, you will be referred to the selecting officials. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, category rating and veterans' preference do not apply; therefore, your responses to the questionnaire will not be used to determine a scored rating. Instead, all applicants who are determined to meet the minimum qualifications (specialized experience), as defined by this announcement, will be referred to the selecting officials for consideration.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12546968.
This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/05/2024, or 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 50 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
You must submit a complete Application Package including:
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin your application. To apply for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/05/2024 or earlier to be considered. (This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 50applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.) The application process is as follows:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.
STEP 5: Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement 11/05/2024, or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 50 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Midwest Services Branch. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.
After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants' qualifications. Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position as described in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS to check your application status.
Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/815234700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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