- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
- Announcement Number
- 24-HUD-1508-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 to Tuesday, June 11, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.
Assessment 1
Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience in performing the full range of pre-award or post award activities utilizing various types of contracts such as fixed price, various cost types, requirements, performance based and multiple award schedules; AND
- Procure and plan acquisitions for standard or specialized items, services, or contracts where specifications have become standardized and established competitive markets and price competition exist; AND
- Develop, prepare, and issue solicitations and evaluate responses; AND
- Monitor contract performance and assists in contract termination through various forms of oral and written communication.
- Experience in performing the full range of pre-award or post award activities utilizing various types of contracts such as fixed price, various cost types, requirements, performance based and multiple award schedules; AND
- Procure and plan acquisitions for standard or specialized items, services, or contracts where specifications have become standardized and established competitive markets and price competition exist; AND
- Develop, prepare, and issue solicitations and evaluate responses; AND
- Monitor contract performance and assists in contract termination through various forms of oral and written communication.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you meet the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?
Specialized experience for the GS-12 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is:
- Procure and plan acquisitions for standard or non-standard specialized items, services, or contracts where specifications requirements have become standardized and established competitive markets and price competition exist; AND
- Develop, prepare, and issue solicitations and facilitate the evaluation of the responses; AND
- Monitor and perform contract administration as well as contractor performance through various forms of oral and written communication.
- Procure and plan acquisitions for standard or non-standard specialized items, services, or contracts where specifications requirements have become standardized and established competitive markets and price competition exist; AND
- Develop, prepare, and issue solicitations and facilitate the evaluation of the responses; AND
- Monitor and perform contract administration as well as contractor performance through various forms of oral and written communication.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you meet the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?
Specialized experience for the GS-11 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is:
- Experience using procurement regulations; AND
- Experience with contracting methods and contract types, such as fixed price or cost reimbursement.
OR
3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Combination of experience and education. This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. (Attach a copy of transcripts to ensure you receive proper credit).
- Experience using procurement regulations; AND
- Experience with contracting methods and contract types, such as fixed price or cost reimbursement.
OR
3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Combination of experience and education. This is creditable providing the combination consists of 100% of the requirement. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. (Attach a copy of transcripts to ensure you receive proper credit).
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For the GS-11, select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education.
Basic Requirements for GS-13 and Above:
A. At least 4-years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
and
B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.
A. At least 4-years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
and
B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you meet the basic education requirement as stated in the vacancy announcement?
Basic Requirements for GS-12 and below:
A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
OR
B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
OR
B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you meet the basic education requirement as stated in the vacancy announcement?
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From the following options, please choose the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience in contracting/procurement.
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From the following list, please select all of the choices you have had experience developing and reviewing. Select all that apply.
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From the following options, please choose the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience with contracting policies, procedures and regulations.
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Select the statement(s) that describe your experience accomplishing high-priority or unique contracts and short turnaround assignments.
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Select all the response(s) that describe your experience identifying and analyzing problems; making logical decisions; and providing solutions.
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Select the responses that reflect the activities you have performed in support of strategic initiatives including risk assessment, mitigation, design, development, deployment and modification of products and services. Select all that apply.
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Select from the list below, which type of contracts you have executed and administered in performing activities such as planning, developing, negotiating, awarding, and contract administration tasks:
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Select all the procurement strategies you have experience performing:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you currently hold, or have you held, a Contracting Officer's warrant above the current simplified acquisition threshold?
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Choose the following choice(s) you have experience working with:
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Select the choice(s) which reflects the majority of your experience in being able to handle a variety of work assignments and long-term projects simultaneously.
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Check one or more statements that indicate your experience with evaluating procurement operations for compliance with small business contracting regulations and improvement initiatives, including contract file and system level reviews.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience in reviewing contracting programs for effectiveness and compliance with laws and regulations?
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What experience do you have evaluating, monitoring, or reviewing the work of other employees to ensure that contracts are in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures?
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What type of documents do you have experience writing?
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Indicate your experience in maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers and contractors.
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Select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in written and oral communication:
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Choose the statement(s) that describe the communication/briefing skills you have used to convey information on contracting professional services. Select all that apply.
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From the following list, please indicate those to whom you have provided contracting and procurement advice. Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience composing written reports and proposals in order to explain and defend procurement recommendations to internal and external management officials, procurement oversight officials, or vendor representatives?