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The NRC will utilize Direct Hire Authority to fill future vacancies in the 1102 Series of Acquisitions/Contract Specialist occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Applications MAY BE periodically referred to Selecting Officials both during the open period and after the closing date of this vacancy. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants status will not be updated UNLESS referred.

Positions may be Bargaining or Non-Bargaining.

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Open & closing dates

07/26/2021 to 07/25/2022
Salary

$72,750 - $172,500 per year
Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 15
Locations
Additional locations are listed below.
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel varies by position and location.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— Relocation expenses may be paid.
Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types - Appointment type vary depending on position (Term, Temp, Permanent, etc.).
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules - Work Schedules vary depending on position (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent, etc.).
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

Contingent - Promotion potential will be based on the position to which appointed.
Job family (Series)

1102 Contracting
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

L Access Authorization
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

ALL OFC-2021-0004
Control number

608692600

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Clarification from the agency

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. You are applying to a resume database. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained and may be used at any time during the open period of this Public Notice. U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED.

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Contract Specialists perform a variety of duties in support of contract negotiation, administration, award, termination, and procurement. Contract Specialists are responsible for the solicitation, analysis, evaluation, and negotiation of proposals and budgets. These positions also provide advice and assistance related to acquisition processes and prepare solicitation documents for contracts and inter-agency agreements.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level and series of the position.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires
These are Drug Testing positions

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority.

All positions, dependent upon grade levels being filled, require some level of related experience and/or education.

In order to qualify, in addition to the educational requirements you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

You must meet the qualifications for this position no later than 30 days after the date you submit your application and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, in addition to the educational requirements you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the grade the next lower level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience varies by grade level, but includes knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Property Management Regulations, knowledge of the principles and techniques of acquisition, with experience and judgement adequate to ensure that all contractual actions are consistent with the applicable laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing Federal procurement and to provide guidance and assistance and to make sound decisions on all contractual matters.

The ideal candidates for these positions will demonstrate in their resume the following:

Successful completion of formal training that is part of the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) curriculum or the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) curriculum.
Experience soliciting, negotiating, awarding and administering routine and complex competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions for commercial and noncommercial products and services.
Experience presenting information, ideas and advice to customers in a clear, concise and logical manner, orally and/or in writing.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with individuals at all levels, including managers and supervisors, coworkers, staff personnel of other offices.

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience by grade level:

Grade 11: At least 1 year specialist experience equivalent to Grade 9 plus knowledge of the FAR, NRC Acquisition Regulation, 2 CFR 200, Federal Property Management Regulations, and applicable agency policies and procedures relating to procurement or financial assistance. Applies skills consistent with experience and FAC-C certification.

Grade 12: Grade 11 level experience plus Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II. A copy of this certification must be provided within 30 calendar days after the closing of this announcement.

Grade 13: Grade 12 level experience plus Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III. A copy of this certification must be provided within 30 calendar days after the closing of this announcement.

Grade 14: Grade 13 level experience plus detailed knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of acquisition. Must possess a FAC-C Level III certification.

Grade 15: Grade 14 level experience plus demonstrated experience evaluating or implementing contracting programs; leading or supervising contracting professionals providing contracting services for the acquisition of a wide range of supplies and services (professional and non-professional); contracting experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the full range of highly complex pre-award and post award activities utilizing a variety of types of contracts and evidence of professional potential, business acumen, drive for results, relationship building, and self-motivation in order to procure supplies or services.

You must indicate, IN DETAIL, in your resume how you meet the qualifications for this position.

Education

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL GRADES: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR 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.

Note: It is your responsibility to furnish documentation that verifies you meet the basic education and professional knowledge requirements; in the absence of such documentation, you would be rated not qualified.

Additional information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the NRC will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. The NRC will request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing.

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 287-0745 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Applications MAY BE periodically referred to Selecting Officials both during the open period and after the closing date of this vacancy. You MAY BE referred to selecting officials based on your UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS and NRC's NEEDS.

Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service, a transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver.

To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you need favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication are required for continued employment.

If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

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.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Long Term Care Insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 10 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

The Salary Table for "FOR THE LOCALITY PAY AREA OF WASHINGTON-BALITIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA (DCB)" was used, (as most if not all positions will be in NRC Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland) salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. Please refer to the Salary Tables link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2019/general-schedule/

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a highly competitive vacancy with a limited number of openings available. When a need exists, applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. Applications will be rated based on the information provided in the resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

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 submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a hiring manager via the contact information you provided in your application. Applicants should not expect to receive additional status updates.

YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS IF YOU LEAVE ANY OF THE VACANCY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED.

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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.

All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:

1. Use the "USAJoBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.If you are a Veteran claiming

List of supplemental documentation (Include all applicable documentation):

If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.

You must provide a copy of your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT with your application by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit transcripts with your application by the closing date you will be considered ineligible and will no longer be considered for this vacancy.

FAC-C Level II or III or DAWIA Level II or III certification depending on grade level.

Copy of your Federal Contracting Officers Warrant

*** If all applicable required supplemental information is not included with your application you will be disqualified and will not receive further consideration.

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.

We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.

Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.

The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.

Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.

To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.

Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.

You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.

To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

Agency contact information

Valanita Morgan

Phone: 000-000-0000
TDD: 240-482-3217
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: nrcdirecthireauthority@usnrc.onmicrosoft.com
Address: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Attn: Valanita Morgan
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States

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Next steps

Applications will be reviewed only as needed and eligible candidates will be referred to the hiring managers for further consideration.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a highly competitive vacancy with a limited number of positions available. Applicants can expect to receive an email notification that their application was received and a second notification when all the positions have been filled.

IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW, you will be contacted directly by a hiring manager via the contact information you provided in your application.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, martial status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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List of supplemental documentation (Include all applicable documentation):

FAC-C Level II or III or DAWIA Level II or III certification depending on grade level.

Copy of your Federal Contracting Officers Warrant

*** If all applicable required supplemental information is not included with your application you will be disqualified and will not receive further consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

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Agency contact information

Valanita Morgan

Phone: 000-000-0000
TDD: 240-482-3217
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: nrcdirecthireauthority@usnrc.onmicrosoft.com
Address: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Attn: Valanita Morgan
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Chattanooga, TN FEW vacancies
Arlington, TX FEW vacancies

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

07/26/2021 to 07/25/2022
Salary

$72,750 - $172,500 per year
Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 15
Locations
Additional locations are listed below.
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel varies by position and location.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— Relocation expenses may be paid.
Appointment type

Multiple Appointment Types - Appointment type vary depending on position (Term, Temp, Permanent, etc.).
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules - Work Schedules vary depending on position (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent, etc.).
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

Contingent - Promotion potential will be based on the position to which appointed.
Job family (Series)

1102 Contracting
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

L Access Authorization
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

ALL OFC-2021-0004
Control number

608692600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/608692600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Public Notice for Direct Hire (Acquisitions)

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Locations

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

Benefits

How You Will Be Evaluated

Benefits

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Fair and Transparent

Additional Locations

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Fair & Transparent

Additional Locations