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THIS IS A NG TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. Qualified Applicants will be reviewed & forwarded every 15 days at a minimum. ***Recruitment or Relocation incentives may be authorized IAW 3R program.
**PCS Funds may be authorized.
Also advertised to internal/federal employees: MT-11918273-T5-23-433
SELECTING OFFICIAL: MRS. ZOLYNSKI
This position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (T5), Position Description Number T0048/T0049/T005000, and is part of the G8 Contracting office, MT Army National Guard.
04/20/2023 to 11/30/2023
$46,696 - $60,703 per year
GS 7 - 11
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
No
MT-11936806-T5-23-434
720700600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Advertisement is for permanent Title 5 excepted bargaining unit permanent position. Open to MT NG Category VII is Open to public for U.S. Citizens (Veteran's preference does apply).
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Knowledge of commonly used contracting methods sufficient to perform procurement functions when the contract actions are well defined and well precedent exists.
- Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques, and the laws, regulations and precedents governing procurements by this method, to perform developmental assignments.
- Knowledge of formal advertising sufficient to solicit bids to procure a variety of requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies, services, or construction.
- Knowledge of report writing techniques to present information clearly, write procurement memoranda, and draft contract provisions and supporting documentation.
- Knowledge of business practices and market conditions as they relate to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance.
- Knowledge of agency acquisition systems sufficient to determine proper protocol for input and maintenance.
- Skill in solving practical problems relating to supplies, services, and/or contracting as they relate to the development of specifications or to contract administration involving product quality.
- Skill in dealing with others in a work relationship to present information orally and to accomplish a given purpose.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
To apply, you must submit a complete Application package, if below required items are missing or incomplete and resume doesn't address the qualification and your questionnaire ratings; the applicant may be deemed unqualified, rating reduced or veteran's preference not counted.
Required Documents:
1. Resume
2. List of Other Supporting documents in item 2a below.
3. Veterans documents:
-If claiming 5 Pt preference, MUST submit DD214 (Member Copy 1 NOT accepted) or items listed in item 3a below.
-If claiming 10 pt Veteran Preference; MUST submit with resume, a (VA) Disability letter with DD214 (not member copy 1). Those claiming Spousal or Parental veterans' preference must submit a completed SF15 with packet; others may be requested to complete SF15 later. See the documents listed below in items 3a and 4a).
-If claiming preference or hiring authority as a Military spouse; the documents listed in items 3a, 4a, and 5a. More information:
1a) Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (at least Month/Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed (required). Your resume must represent in your words your experience/skill as related to your answers on requirements and questionnaires.
2a. Other supporting documents: Items used to qualify applicant and those listed on announcement as required MUST be submitted; (i.e. copy of transcripts, High School Diploma, Military membership documents (NGB 22/22A), certifications, SF50s and other items). A copy of transcripts MUST be submitted with resume if using education as substitute to experience or education is listed as requirement. Submit all transcripts if using multiple degrees to qualify. Official transcripts may be required to be submitted during interview/selection process.
3a) A DD214 (Member Copy 1 not accepted), is REQUIRED if claiming any Veteran's preference. Review #4a for 10 Point Requirements (MUST submit VA Disability Letter with resume). It must be legible and shows dates of service, expedition/campaign medals (if using for veteran preference), character of service (honorable, general, etc.). HRO prefers DD214 Member copy 4. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
4a)If claiming 10 point preference (disability - XP, CP, CPS) or Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), you must submit a disability letter with DD214. A Standard Form, SF-15 is required for spousal or parental Veterans' preference; for all other must be submit SF15 if requested. Forms must be completed and submitted with supporting documentation of claim listed on form and any listed disability documentation (if claiming disability preference) for claiming. Copy of marriage certificate are required for spouse's SSP or XP claims. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. For SF15: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
5a. If claiming preference or hiring authority as spouse of a veteran, a copy of the marriage certificate is also required in addition to item #4 document; i.e. for DoD Priority Placement Program (must notify HRO rep on advertisement if claiming this status), and SSP or XP Veteran's preference claims.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for spouses claiming Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire/application. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general under honorable, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
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 application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11936806
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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