Summary
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.
Clarification from the agency
Nonappropriated Fund employment is considered Federal employment but does not confer civil service status.
Duties
This position is responsible for performing cradle-to-grave contracting functions (pre-award, source selection, post award, and contract close-out) in support of the Morale, Well-being, and Recreation (MWR) program and other non-appropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs) acquisitions. Applicant performs unlimited warrant authority for acquisitions of supplies, equipment, construction, and services supporting the MWR program requirements and obtaining necessary architectural and engineering (A&E) services, Project Validation Assessments (PVA's) and other related consultant services through orders placed against pre-existing contracts.
Conditions of Employment
OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
- Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
- Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check.
US Citizens and non-citizens authorized to work in the US, must have lived in the US for three of the last five years, and meet residency requirements set forth below:
- Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations).
- Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or
- Have been a dependent of a United States Federal or military employee serving overseas.
Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete stateside coverage information required to make a suitability/security determination. Applicants must provide this information with their application for employment.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum:
- You must have a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR 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 from an accredited college or university. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.
- Demonstrated expertise in general and/or construction contracting within appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) procurement environments with requisite knowledge of applicable policies and practices.
- Extensive experience in contract negotiations and rules and regulations governing APF/NAF acquisition, laws, regulations, and policies, including precedent setting legal decisions. These include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and a wide variety of DHS, DOD and DON appropriated and non-appropriated laws and regulations.
- Acquired analytical skills sufficient to evaluate, certify and audit contract proposals, awards and disbursements, acquisition reviews, inspections, and field assistance visits.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling the crafting of contractually effective documents and agreements; ability to present sensitive recommendations to high authorities; and obtain concurrence with recommended approaches to managing issues. Ability to make effective presentations to both senior and subordinate staff levels and advise leadership on a variety of matter of highly technical or general acquisition nature.
Preferred (in addition to the minimum):
- Preferred are those candidates who possess a bachelor's degree, NAF Contracting Certification, Certified Procurement Contracts Manager (CPCM), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) II/III, or other applicable professional certification.
- This position is covered under Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) with Level III certification or able to obtain them within two years after hire.
- Two-year cradle-to-grave construction contract experience.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "How to Apply" and the "Next steps" sections for more information.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional Information on how you will be evaluated:
Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans' preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor's name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.
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PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.
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