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Position Title
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Announcement Number
DLAEnergy-19-10446017-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 11, 2019 to Tuesday, March 19, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide your disability letter which includes the combined service connected disability percentage rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15((SF-15 (PDF file)).  .

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.  
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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4. Are you Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S and meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook?  I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference. (limit characters)
5. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? 

 
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6. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.  
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7. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion?
If you are not an employee of this agency advertising this position, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. 
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8. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
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9. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Information provided in the application process may be investigated. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information may result in being removed from consideration and could be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment should you be selected for this position. Please ensure the responses you provide are accurate and truthful.

Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

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2. Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
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3. Have you received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) in the past 5 years? (limit characters)
4. Do you have a current (or last) performance rating of at least Fully Successful or the equivalent? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. The purpose of this next question is to verify that you meet the basic DoD 1102 requirements for this position. Please select the best answer that fits your situation. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection. (limit characters)
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Conduct all phases of the procurement cycle. (limit characters)
4. Perform contract award functions. (limit characters)
5. Develop and implement acquisition programs. (limit characters)
6. Develop objectives and determine contractor ability based on mission needs and objectives. (limit characters)
7. Exercises responsibility for the proper application of procurement laws, rules, regulations, decisions, and other directives and sound business judgment on all contractual actions. (limit characters)
8. Leads negotiations for major problem transactions, arbitrating and resolving differences. (limit characters)
9. Negotiating counter offers or rebuttals where subordinates cannot reach agreement. (limit characters)
10. Uses persuasion and advocacy to negotiate terms and conditions, commit government funds or actions, obtain reasonable settlements, and to gain compliance with established policies, regulations or contracts. (limit characters)
11. Participate in meetings and conferences with petroleum industry representatives. (limit characters)
12. Communicate objectives and expectations to subordinates. (limit characters)
13. Discuss mission needs with contractors to determine product availability. (limit characters)
14. Advise program officials of procurement procedures and status of projects. (limit characters)
15. Ensures the implementation of DoD, DLA, and division policies, procedures, plans, and programs. (limit characters)
16. From the list below, select the response which corresponds to the highest level of education you have achieved. Education claimed may be verified upon selection. If you do not possess or unable to provide proof of education claimed, you may be found ineligible. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. Have you received an honorary or monetary award from your employer (government civilian, military, or private sector) during the last 3 years? (limit characters)