- Position Title
- CONTRACT SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NY-10939299-AR-21-007 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to Monday, December 21, 2020
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Eligibilities
Please answer all of the questions. You may have more than one status that is applicable to you.
1.
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 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.
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
- the vacancy does not have greater promotion potential than your current or last permanent position 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.
2.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
Miscellaneous
1.
Are you currently Title 32, Title 5, Priority Placement or Civilian?
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
2.
If you are a current Federal Employee, what is the name of the Agency and location? If not applicable, please answer NA.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist (GS-1102-07) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you meet the following education requirement(s)?
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
2.
Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?
All on-board Title 5 Excepted Service employees assigned to Series GS-1102 positions, must be certified at the next higher grade-level before considered as eligible for merit promotions to that level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. However, a new hire applicant must have competent experiences that are commensurate/equivalent to the contracting program business with demonstrated understandings of the complex principles and concepts defined by the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 positions.
All on-board Title 5 Excepted Service employees assigned to Series GS-1102 positions, must be certified at the next higher grade-level before considered as eligible for merit promotions to that level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. However, a new hire applicant must have competent experiences that are commensurate/equivalent to the contracting program business with demonstrated understandings of the complex principles and concepts defined by the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 positions.
3.
Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?
For promotions and hires, must have one year of specialized experiences that are equivalent to at least the next lower grade-level to qualify for initial hires and promotions. Experiences prepared the new applicant or the on-board employee applicant to perform the contracting duties of the applicable NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 graded position. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experiences, as applicable and defined for each GS-1102 position as noted on the following pages, in order to qualify for a position identified by its applicable position description's GS- Grade and its Acquisition Contract Program Certification requirements.
Must meet positive education requirement. Candidate must have an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard Procurement business and/or contracting program requirements and certifications. Applicants must have experiences and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-07 positions, employees must complete Level One Certification within 24 months of appointment to their positions.
For promotions and hires, must have one year of specialized experiences that are equivalent to at least the next lower grade-level to qualify for initial hires and promotions. Experiences prepared the new applicant or the on-board employee applicant to perform the contracting duties of the applicable NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-1102 graded position. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experiences, as applicable and defined for each GS-1102 position as noted on the following pages, in order to qualify for a position identified by its applicable position description's GS- Grade and its Acquisition Contract Program Certification requirements.
Must meet positive education requirement. Candidate must have an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard Procurement business and/or contracting program requirements and certifications. Applicants must have experiences and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-1102-07 positions, employees must complete Level One Certification within 24 months of appointment to their positions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Do you have experience reviewing requisitions to determine if proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents?
5.
Do you have experience determining appropriate contract types and methods of procurement (formal advertising or negotiation) based on nature of service required, urgency of need, estimated cost, market conditions, and applicable procurement policies and regulations?
6.
Do you have experience developing source lists of responsible contractors, coordinating with the small business specialist?
7.
Do you have experience monitoring contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, progress reports, and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract?
8.
Do you have experience identifying potential problems and make recommendations for consideration by higher grade specialist or team leader?
9.
Do you have experience responding to customer needs to procure repetitive items or services for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists?
10.
Do you have experience providing advice and assistance to installation technical personnel, sales representatives, and/or contractors' local suppliers whenever information is needed or issues need to be resolved?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.