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Position Title
Contract Specialist
Agency
Western Area Power Administration
Announcement Number
24-WA00650-12417287-DHA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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 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.
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3. 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? (limit characters)
4. This position requires a security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Are you able to obtain or maintain a security clearance? (limit characters)
5. This position is covered by the bargaining unit. I acknowledge that I have been informed that this position is covered by bargaining unit. (limit characters)
6. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
7. 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. (limit characters)
8. This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. I am willing to meet this requirement. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. 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, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
3. 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. (limit characters)
4. Are you an employee of one of the following?
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5. Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on one or more of the competencies described in this vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
6. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
7. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I understand this position is designated as Essential and therefore I would be considered mission-essential personnel in the event of Continuity of Operations (COOP) or Emergency Response situations. (limit characters)
2. I understand Certification at Contracting Level Ill via the Federal Acquisition Institute (Federal Acquisition Contracting-Certification (FAC-C), or the Defense Acquisition University (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) is required upon selection and must be maintained. Current federal employees certified at Levels I, II, or III of the legacy FAC-C program will automatically be certified in the FAC-C (Professional). Employees transitioning from DoD with an active DAWIA certification will be eligible for an equivalent FAC-C (Professional), subject to meeting FAC-C (Professional) experience, continuous learning requirements, and obtaining approval from the DOE ACM. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your certification/proof of training showing you meet the FAC-C/DAWIA) requirement with your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your being removed from further consideration. (limit characters)
3. I understand I must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officers Warrant with 12 months from the date of hire. (limit characters)
4. I understand I am required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, upon selection and annually thereafter. (limit characters)
5. I understand I may be placed in a 24/7 on-call status during emergency situations. (limit characters)
6. I have a valid and current State driver's license. (limit characters)
7. I meet the Basic Requirement for the Contracting Specialist, GS-1102-13 as described below: (limit characters)
8. Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Contract Specialist, at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)