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Position Title
Contract Specialist
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BOR-LCB-24-MP-12312224-LRT Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 23, 2024 to Friday, March 1, 2024
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. Current Bureau of Reclamation Employee (Promotion)

To claim Competitive eligibility as a Current Bureau of Reclamation employee, please confirm:

  • You currently hold a position at a grade level (or equivalent) that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.
  • (Trades Positions) You currently hold a position at a pay rate that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) representing your permanent, competitive status including:
  • Career or Career-Conditional status (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Competitive Service status (Position Occupied field is 1). 
In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a current, permanent Bureau of Reclamation employee applying for competitive Promotion?
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3. Current Bureau of Reclamation Employee (Reassignment, Change to Lower Grade, Re-Promotion)

To claim Non-Competitive eligibility as a Current Bureau of Reclamation employee, please confirm you are applying to be considered for one of the following:
  • Reassignment: You currently hold the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being advertised.
  • Change to Lower Grade: You currently hold a higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential than the position being advertised.
  • Re-Promotion: You have previously held the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being advertised.
  • Trades Positions: You currently hold or have previously held a position at the same or higher rate of pay as the position being advertised. 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) representing your permanent, competitive status including:
  • Career or Career-Conditional status (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Competitive Service status (Position Occupied field is 1). 
In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a current, permanent Bureau of Reclamation employee applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change to Lower Grade or Re-Promotion? (limit characters)
4. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • 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; AND
  • 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 the equivalent.
To verify CTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility? (limit characters)
5. Current Department of the Interior Employee (Promotion)

To claim competitive eligibility as a Current Department of the Interior employee, please confirm:
  • You currently hold a position at a grade level (or equivalent) that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.
  • (Trades Positions) You currently hold a position at a pay rate that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) representing your permanent, competitive status including:
  • Career or Career-Conditional status (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Competitive Service status (Position Occupied field is 1). 
In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a current Department of the Interior employee applying for competitive Promotion? (limit characters)
6. Current Department of the Interior Employee (Reassignment, Change to Lower Grade, Re-Promotion)

To claim Non-Competitive eligibility as a Current Department of the Interior employee, please confirm you are applying to be consider for one of the following:
  • Reassignment: You currently hold the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being advertised.
  • Change to Lower Grade: You currently hold a higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential than the position being advertised.
  • Re-Promotion: You have previously held the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being advertised.
  • Trades Positions: You currently hold or have previously held a position at the same or higher rate of pay as the position being advertised. 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) representing your permanent, competitive status including:
  • Career or Career-Conditional status (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Competitive Service status (Position Occupied field is 1). 
In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a current Department of the Interior employee applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change to Lower Grade or Re-Promotion? (limit characters)
7. Current Federal Employee Eligible for Transfer (Promotion)

To claim Transfer eligibility as a current federal employee, please confirm you are currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency, other than the Department of the Interior (DOI), AND:

  • You currently hold a position at a grade level (or equivalent) that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.
  • (Trades Positions) You currently hold a position at a pay rate that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, representing your permanent, competitive status including:

  • Career or Career-Conditional status (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Competitive Service status (Position Occupied field is 1).
In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a current non-DOI federal agency employee with transfer eligibility to a higher level position? (limit characters)
8. Current Federal Employee Eligible for Transfer (Lateral)

To claim Transfer eligibility as a current federal employee, please confirm:

  • You are currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency, other than the Department of the Interior (DOI), and currently hold or have previously held a position at or above the full performance level of this position.
  • (Trades Positions) You are currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency, other than the Department of the Interior (DOI), and currently hold or have previously held a position at a pay rate that is the same or higher than the position being advertised. 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, representing your permanent, competitive status including:
  • Career or Career-Conditional status (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Competitive Service status (Position Occupied field is 1). 
In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a current non-DOI federal agency employee with transfer eligibility to a lateral position? (limit characters)
9. Former Federal Employee Eligible for Reinstatement (Higher Level)

To claim Reinstatement eligibility as a former federal employee, please confirm you were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment, but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee; AND that, while serving on that appointment, you met one of the following: 

  • You held a position at a grade level (or equivalent) that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position. 
  • (Trades Positions): You held a position at a pay rate that is at or below the advertised full performance level for this position.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent, competitive status reflecting one of the criteria listed in the below bullets: 

  • You are a former Federal employee who previously attained Career status (identified on your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) in Block 24 as "Tenure I" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service"; OR
  • You are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained Career-Conditional status (identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as "Tenure II" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service"; OR
  • You are a former Federal employee without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years and previously attained Career-Conditional status (identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as "Tenure II" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service." 

In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a former federal employee with Reinstatement eligibility to a higher level position?


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10. Former Federal Employee Eligible for Reinstatement (Lateral)

To claim Reinstatement eligibility as a Former Federal Employee, please confirm you were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment, but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee; AND that, while serving on that appointment, you met one of the following: 

  • You held the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being advertised.
  • (Trades Positions): You held a position at the same or higher rate of pay as the position being advertised. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent, competitive status reflecting one of the criteria listed in the below bullets: 

  • You are a former Federal employee who previously attained Career status (identified on your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) in Block 24 as "Tenure I" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service"; OR
  • You are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained Career-Conditional status (identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as "Tenure II" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service"; OR
  • You are a former Federal employee without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years and previously attained Career-Conditional status (identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as "Tenure II" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service."

In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Are you a former federal employee with Reinstatement eligibility to a lateral position?




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11. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • 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; AND
  • 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 the equivalent.
To verify ICTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior? (limit characters)
12. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)

To claim LMWFA eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former term or temporary employee of a Land Management Agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation); AND
  • You were originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND
  • You served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND
  • You performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND
  • You have been separated for no more than two years and departed that position in good standing, if you are no longer employed by the land management agency.
To verify LMWFA eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include: 
  • Your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, or equivalent personnel action.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action(s), Standard Form 50(s) reflecting you meet the time-in-grade regulations in 5 CFR 300, subpart F.
  • Your performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act FAQs.

Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency with LMWFA eligibility? (limit characters)
13. Military Spouse

To claim Military Spouse eligibility under 5 CFR 315.612, please confirm you wish to be considered under this authority and you are one of the following: 

Active Duty Spouse
  • Includes all spouses currently married to members of the armed forces on active duty.
  • The military member must be on active duty in the armed forces or serving under orders specifying the individual is called or ordered to active duty for more than 180 consecutive days.
Based on 100% Disability - As a military spouse, you may be eligible to be considered under this authority if:
  • The military member was retired under Chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code with a 100% disability rating from the military; or
  • Was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the military department.
  • There is no geographic limit under this category, You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's disability.
Based on Service Member's Death - As the military spouse, you may be eligible if the military member was killed while on active duty (it does not have to be combat related), and you have not remarried.
  • There is no geographic limitation under this category. You will be required to provide documentation on the death of the spouse and your marital status at the time of death.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility outlining one of the above. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information regarding Military Spouse, see the USAJOBS Help Center.

Do you wish to be considered for appointment as a Military Spouse? (limit characters)
14. 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.

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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15. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)

To claim VEOA eligibility, please confirm 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
  • You are entitled to veterans' preference.
To verify VEOA eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service. 

Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

Are you a Veteran eligible to apply under the VEOA? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency. (limit characters)
Additional Questions
1. If selected for this position, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of entrance on duty. Are you willing to complete the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report? (limit characters)
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information. (limit characters)
2. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP). (limit characters)
3. This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.

Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Contract Specialist position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. After submitting your application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take an additional online assessment through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system (please check your junk mail).

Your responses to the assessment questionnaire are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. Your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.

You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect the experience as noted in the vacancy announcement, your application will be marked as ineligible. (limit characters)
1. [Education] Select the response that describes your education or experience as it pertains to the mandatory occupational requirement for GS-1102 position. (limit characters)
2. GS-11 Select the response that most closely matches your qualification at the GS-11 grade level.
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3. GS-12 - Select the response that most closely matches your qualification at the GS-12 grade level. (limit characters)
4. Select the task(s) you have experience performing as a regular part of your contract administration duties. (Select all that apply).
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5. Select the type of contracts which you have awarded and administered. (Select all that apply).
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6. Please select the response(s) which best describe your experience with source selection. (Select all that apply).
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7. Please select the response(s) that describe your experience performing all phases of the acquisition cycle. (Select all that apply).
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8. Select the one response that best describes your experience in the administration of complex construction contracts.
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9. Select the response(s) that describe the pre-award function(s) you have performed on a regular and recurring basis. (Select all that apply).
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10. Select the statement that describes your highest level of experience in administering construction contracts.
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11. Choose the answer(s) that best describe your work experience communicating with individuals involved in the contracts process. (Select all that apply).
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12. Select the following response(s) that best describes your experience communicating information in writing. (Select all that apply).
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13. This position is responsible for communicating a variety of issues on an interpersonal level. Indicate which of the following types of communication duties you have performed as a regular part of your job. (Select all that apply).
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14. Choose the answer(s) that best describe your work experience with special projects and short deadlines. (Select all that apply).
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15. Please select the one response that identifies your experience in developing and planning negotiation strategies, conducting negotiations, and preparing necessary documentation to support award recommendations.
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16. 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 and 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 eligibilities may be cancelled, 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.
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