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Position Title: CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERH249548734519HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 to Friday, April 12, 2024

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Conditions of Employment

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. This position requires you to obtain DAU Professional Certification in Contracting within 3 years. Do you have or are you willing to obtain DAU Professional Certification in Contracting in this time frame?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires annual financial disclosure in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to annually disclose your financial affiliations to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Contract Specialist position with the Department of the Army. 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. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Specialist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not meet the education requirements above. However, I am either (A) a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) I am a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

C. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Contract Specialist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) applying contracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions to procure and administer contracts for construction, architect-engineering services, specialized equipment, and/or services, AND (2) recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant experience acting as the Contracting Business Advisor on best value procurements, both Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and Best Value Trade-off (BVTO). (Resume MUST document both these areas of experience at the GS-11 or higher level to be considered).

B. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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