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Position Title
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
25-DE-HRC0488343-JS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to Monday, November 18, 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.

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

 For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your 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 your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who: 

• Is on Active Duty for more than 180 days other than for training?

-OR-

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has a disability rating of 100 percent due to injury while on active duty?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

To verify your eligibility: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility which may include:
  • documentation to support active duty service for more than 180 consecutive days (current military orders/statement of service)
  • verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
  • verification of the member's 100 percent disability; (VA Letter AND the service members DD-214) and/or;
  • verification of the member's death while on active duty. (DD-1300)


Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form. To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
4.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

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5. Are you a current Competitive Service Career or Career-Conditional, USAID employee?

To verify your eligibility as a current USAID Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• box 46 must show US Agency for International Development. (limit characters)
6.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

 (limit characters)
7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of a disability letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or any federal, state or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. (limit characters)
8. Are 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,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your 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. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a Presidential appointee (with or without Senate confirmation), Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, an appointee serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, or a Noncareer SES employee in the Executive Branch? (limit characters)
2. Where did you hear about us? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying for the position of Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-14, with the United States Agency for International Development. 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. (limit characters)
1. Basic Education Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes your education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-14. (limit characters)
2. Specialized Experience GS-14; You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

Select the one statement that best describes the education and or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Supervisory Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
3. Describe your experience with writing activities related to the contracts process. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
4. Please describe your work experience contributing to your technical competence and ability to accomplish work in writing directly related to the conceptualization, planning, design, documentation, solicitation, award and evaluation of large, complex acquisition and assistance implementing mechanisms, both proposed and existing, with special emphasis on large Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (IDIQs),Leader With Associate awards (LWAs), and other awards subject to review by the Board for Acquisition and Assistance Reform (BAAR) and/or the Contract Review Board (CRB). Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
5. I have performed the following leadership functions: Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
6. Choose the statement that best describes your highest level of experience managing and directing others. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Do you have a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in contracting? (limit characters)
8. If you possess this certification, you must submit a copy of the certificate with your application package. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
9. Choose the statement(s) that describes your experience managing, directing or administrating various contracts and/or programs. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. 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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied 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. (limit characters)
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