- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
- Announcement Number
- FLETC-MRSD-25-12686947 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 7, 2025 to Monday, April 7, 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?
2.
Are you a U.S. citizen?
All U.S. citizens are eligible.
All U.S. citizens are eligible.
3.
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.
• 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.
4.
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.
• 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
FLETC Data
1.
I am willing and able to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting federal employment.
2.
How did you learn about this Department of Homeland Security (DHS) job opportunity announcement?
3.
I have thoroughly reviewed the 'How to Apply/Required Documents' & 'Qualifications' sections of this Vacancy Announcement to determine which supplemental documents to submit. This may include: Transcripts to verify undergraduate/graduate education; A Current/Non-Award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, highest salary (including basic pay) and duty location if I am a current/former Federal employee; DD-214 if I am a veteran (and SF-15/VA Letter if applicable), etc. I understand that failure to fax or upload required documents by the vacancy announcement's closing date may result in loss of consideration. Answer to this question is required.
4.
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers does not recognize academic degrees (including any coursework leading to a degree) from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. Please review the following link to determine your school's accreditation status: Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions | U.S. Department of Education.
5.
You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.
If selected, applicants must provide an official college transcript prior to appointment.
I have submitted a copy of my transcript with all required information.
If selected, applicants must provide an official college transcript prior to appointment.
I have submitted a copy of my transcript with all required information.
6.
Do you understand that this position will require you to come into the office 5 days a week?
7.
Do you understand that there is no PCS or other incentives being offered?
Assessment 1
- Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
- DO NOT submit more than one resume, if you do, only the resume with the latest time stamp on it will be reviewed to make any determinations of your skills and experience.
- Please ensure your resume does not have any photographs on it.
- Please ensure your responses below are supported by information in your resume, if your resume does not reflect the responses, you selected below, you could be removed from further consideration.
- When uploading documentation to your application, please ensure that if you have multiple documents of the same kind, that you combine them into one, and then upload/attach into the correct folder. (e.g. if you have multiple SF-50s, you would need to combine them into one PDF file and then upload under the SF-50 folder.
1.
Select the statement that best describes your education as it pertains to the Basic Requirements for this position. Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov), please refer to the link for further details about the Positive Education Requirement for the 1102 series.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your experience or education for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-11.
3.
Select the type(s) of procedure(s) you have used as a Contract Specialist or warranted Contracting Officer to accomplish pre-award functions for service contracts. Please ensure that your response is supported by your resume.
4.
From the list below select the statement(s) that best describes your experience communicating with individuals involved in the contracts process.
5.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience accomplishing special projects and short turnaround assignments.
6.
From the list below, select the software application(s) you are proficient in (proficient means you understand and utilize a major part of the system's functionalities/capabilities).
7.
From the list below select the actions you have performed.
8.
From the list below select the contracting functions you have performed as a warranted Contracting Officer with limited or no supervision.
9.
From the list below select the contracting functions you have performed as a warranted Contracting Officer with limited or no supervision.
10.
Select the types of acquisitions you have performed PRE-AWARD administration as a warranted Contracting Officer.
11.
Select the types of acquisitions you have performed POST-AWARD administration as a warranted Contracting Officer.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, ALL of the information provided on this application is true, accurate, and complete, and that this application for employment is made in good faith. I understand that a false statement on any part of this application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also understand that I may be punished by fine or imprisonment for falsification of my employment application (18 USC 1001). I understand that information I give may be investigated as allowed by law or executive order. Do you understand and agree to all the above?