- Position Title
- Supervisory Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 23-CEC-1102-11987071-DHR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
3.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
4.
This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to comply with this requirement?
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions.
5.
The vacancies filled with this Public Notice have varying levels of security clearance requirements. Which of the following investigative requirements are you willing to obtain and maintain for consideration with the Department of Energy? (Select each that you are willing to accomplish)
6.
This public notice can be used for filling vacancies with varying supervisory levels. Select all of the supervisory levels you are willing to be considered for. Note: If selected for a supervisory position, you will be required to complete a supervisory probationary period (if not yet completed previously).
7.
Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a term appointment?
8.
Temporary appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments for a specified period not to exceed 1 year. The appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 1 additional year (24 months of total service). The appointment to a temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a temporary position?
9.
Permanent appointments are status appointments without an ending date. There are two categories for permanent appointments. A permanent career-conditional appointment is the first career-type appointment, and the appointee must complete a 1-year probationary period. A career appointment begins once an employee has completed the probationary period(s) and three years of permanent, substantially continuous creditable service in the competitive service. Would you accept a permanent career-conditional or career appointment?
10.
I understand I am strongly encouraged to express interest through the DOE Applicant Portal to receive additional consideration. I also understand failure to do so may result in loss of consideration for BIL/IRA positions.
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This position is eligible for full-time remote work. If selected, I understand that I will be required to sign a remote work agreement after entry into the position. Further, I understand that work may only be performed from a location in the U.S.
12.
The actual position filled from this announcement may require the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to accept a position with this requirement?
13.
I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
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I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
15.
I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement.
16.
I understand this position may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
17.
I understand I am also strongly encouraged to express interest through the DOE Applicant Portal.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Contract Specialist position with the Department of Energy. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.
1.
1102 - Choose one answer that best describes your education.
2.
GS-15 - Choose the answer that best describes your experience.
3.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Direct in-depth evaluations of financial and technical capabilities, or the performance, of contractors.
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Oversee the analyses of or independently analyze major procurement actions that are highly complex, presents findings; in order to, recommend and oversee the implementation of corrective actions and policy or procedure improvements.
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Resolve conflicting views across procurement stakeholders in order to ensure uniform Departmental decisions, actions, policies, guidance, and regulations.
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Lead evaluation activities to assess procurement program efficiency and effectiveness.
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Identify risks and impediments to an effective procurement program and recommends solutions or adjustments to work around them.
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Manage procurement plans including proposed milestones, deadlines, and staff requirements; assesses progress; and advises on needed adjustment.
10.
Provide acquisition policy advice and support to organizational headquarters and field staff and/or serve as a central point of contact on acquisition policy matters.
11.
Formulate and/or justify new statutory initiatives to address organizational procurement problems in order to meet newly emerging acquisition needs, and to resolve critical procurement problems.
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Lead/Direct procurement audits and analysis that involve research, development, initial production, product improvement and related support services contracts and equipment.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Manage resources which includes directing, coordinating and overseeing work, developing performance standards, evaluating employees, making selections for subordinate positions, hearing and resolving grievances or employee complaints, and making decisions on training needs and training requested by employee to enhance the performance of the organization.
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Provide oversight of complex business matters involving unique work-scope and contracting considerations to ensure compliance with the contract, agency requirements, Federal regulations, and OMB and congressional direction.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.