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About the Position: Fort Drum, the home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), is located in Northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering bountiful outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Civilian Employee with the Department of the ArmyInteragency Career Transition Program (ICTAP) Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) - Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current Permanent Federal Civilian Employee reinstatement NAF/AAFES Interchange AgreementVeterans with a service-connected disability of 30% or more Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Priority Placement Program, Program S (Military Spouse) registrants military spouse preference under Executive Order 13473 family member appointment under Executive Order 12721 Persons with Disabilities Learn more about this agency03/31/2017 to 04/07/2017
$40,684 - $78,270 per year
GS 07 - 11
4 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - TDY 15%
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
NEBN177894541910575
463917600
This position is located in the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Drum, NY. In this position you will perform all aspects of the procurement cycle through formal advertising, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations, execution, and administration of supplies, equipment, services, construction and/or special assigned programs. You will perform pre-award contracting functions such as develop procurement packages, conduct pre-solicitation/pre-proposal conferences, compile bidder's lists, and analyze proposals for requirements which will range from minor equipment to commodities. You will perform post-award functions such as monitor contractor performance, negotiate Delivery Orders (DO), and process modifications to contracts. You will conduct extensive negotiations during all phases of the procurement process and request or perform price/cost analysis.
NOTE: This position may be filled at the developmental grade level; GS-07, GS-09, or at the full-performance grade level GS-11. If the position is filled at the GS-07 or the GS-09 (developmental grade level) the incumbent will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-09 and GS-11 grade level. The incumbent will receive assignments that are designed to develop skills and knowledge until reaching the full promotion potential of GS-11.
NOTE: The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Education Requirements:
A. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Transcripts are required at the time of application).
AND
B. 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. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree)
NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering the Department of Defense (DoD) GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in the DoD, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in the DoD on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on or before September 30, 2000, are also exempt from meeting this requirements.
Specialized Experience Required: In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement listed above, qualified candidates for this position MUST ALSO identify in their resume that they possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level in the Federal service.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: to qualify at the GS-07 grade level, applicants must possess and your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade that demonstrates the following experience: assisting with monitoring contracts for compliance with applicable laws; maintaining contract files; assisting with conducting negotiations and awarding pre- and post-awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-05).
GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-07) that demonstrates the following: applying procurement regulations, procedures, and techniques; conducting negotiations; providing recommendations covering approvals of awards; and assisting in pre- and post-award procurement of supplies/services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07).
GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-09) that demonstrates the following: Preparing and issuing solicitation documents ensuring clear and complete specifications; reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of procurement; developing procurement plans, performing detailed analysis of bids or proposals and drafting final contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-09).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).
Combination of Education and Experience: For this position you may qualify with a combination of qualifying education (as described below) and qualifying specialized experience. When combining education with experience, first determine the total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required; then determine experience as a percentage of the experience required; finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts.)
To Qualify for the GS-07: One (1) full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts.)
To Qualify for the GS-09: Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts.)
To Qualify for the GS-11: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts.)
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. You must include this information with your application package.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses.
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The “Proof of Eligibility” document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents. The Vacancy ID is 1910575. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, April 07, 2017Friday, April 07, 2017 to receive consideration.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
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/463917600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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