- Position Title
- Contract Specialist
- Agency
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
- Announcement Number
- FLETC-MRSD-25-12687728 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.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
FLETC Data
1.
I am willing and able to possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
2.
I am willing and able to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting federal employment.
3.
How did you learn about this Department of Homeland Security (DHS) job opportunity announcement?
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Do you understand that this position will require you to come into the office 5 days a week?
8.
Do you understand that there is no PCS or other incentives being offered?
Assessment 1
- Please limit your one résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please ensure your resume, certificates, licensures, etc. do not have any photographs on it.
- Please ensure your responses below are supported by information in your resume.
- 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.
- When submitting a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) they must be from an accredited institution and must list the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses.
1.
Select the statement that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the Basic Requirements for this position at the GS-1102-12.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the Basic Requirements for this position for the GS-1102-13.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience as a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12.
4.
Select the statement that best describes your experience for a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13.
5.
Must meet position requirements for a FAC-C (Professional), DoD Contracting Professional, FAC-C Level I, or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification. (Please provide a copy of the certificate)
6.
Please select the certification (s) you have from the list below. You must provide a copy of your certificate with your application.
7.
Select the response that best describes the dollar value of the largest service or construction project in which you were involved as a contract specialist.
8.
Select from the list below the response that best describes the dollar value of signature authority you have for acquisitions. Ensure that your resume clearly substantiates your response.
9.
Select from the list below the contracting function(s) you have performed with limited or no supervision.
10.
Select the type(s) of procedure(s) you have used to accomplish pre-award functions for service contracts. Ensure that your resume clearly shows your experience in using the procedures you select.
11.
Select the type(s) of acquisition(s) for which you have performed pre-award administration. Please ensure that your resume demonstrates these type(s) of acquisition(s).
12.
Select the type(s) of acquisition(s) for which you have performed post-award administration. Please ensure that your resume demonstrates these type(s) of acquisition(s).
13.
Select from the list below the contracting function(s) you have performed with limited or no supervision. Ensure that your resume clearly shows your experience in performing the function(s) you select.
14.
Select from the list below the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience communicating with individuals involved in the contracts process. Please ensure that your resume clearly demonstrates the circumstance(s) you select from the list below.
15.
Select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience in Source Selection.
16.
Check all of the duties that you have performed.
17.
Select from the list below the software application(s) with which you are proficient in using. Ensure that your resume clearly demonstrates the circumstances where you used the software application(s) you select.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Have you participated as an organization policy representative on a larger group-tasking?
19.
Do you understand in or to be considered you must meet position requirements for a FAC-C (Professional), DoD Contracting Professional, FAC-C Level I, or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification? FAC-C (Professional) Certification Requirements | FAI.GOV
You MUST attach a copy of your certificate
You MUST attach a copy of your certificate
20.
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.