USA Staffing

Position Title: Contract Specialist
Agency: U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number: 20250226-35949-002376-PF-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, April 10, 2025 to Monday, April 21, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you held on a permanent basis. (limit 15 characters)

2. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest graded position you held. (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present) (limit 50 characters)

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.

1. From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your education qualification requirements for Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09.

A. I have successfully completed a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field.

B. I have at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economies, industrial management, marketing, qualitative methods, or organization and management.

C. I have been employed by a Federal agency in the Contracting Series GS-1102 since January 1, 2000.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements described above.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09 in the Federal service.

A. I have one-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal Government, to include: Assisting management with procurement procedures and processes; Assisting management with drafting written communications in support of ordering equipment, services, supplies, and/or construction efforts; Utilizing oral communication skills in business/formal environments.

B. I possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

C. I have a combination of specialized experience as described in "A" above and graduate education as described in "B" above. To combine education and experience, determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

D. I do not possess the experience described above.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

3. Which response best describes your highest level of experience applying Federal contract administration principles, regulations, procedures, and contract terms?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Which response best describes your highest level of experience interpreting and applying Federal procurement and acquisition regulations and policies?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

5. Which contracting tasks have you performed?

A. Issue delivery orders

B. Negotiating terms and conditions

C. Ensuring technical data rights

D. Monitoring Qualify Assurance

E. Processing contract changes

F. Conducting performance based acquisition

G. None of the above

6. Which contracting tasks have you performed?

A. Monitoring contractor performance

B. Resolving Problems

C. Monitoring progress payments

D. Subcontracting issues

E. Terminating for convenience

F. Reviewing defaults

G. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Have you successfully done work that involved reviewing various contract proposals or bids to determine which one to select?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

8. Which response best describes your highest level of experience applying knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting polices to review contract actions?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

9. Have you interpreted contractual obligations with contractors and technical personnel to resolve disputes?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

10. Which response best describes your highest level of experience negotiating contract terms/conditions?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

11. Select the response option that best describes your highest level of experience working in a team setting.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

12. 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 this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith.

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