Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. Military membership in the UTARNG is required. Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Utah Army National Guard.

This is a National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques.

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Performs detailed review of purchase requests for specialized supplies, equipment, services, or commercial requirements in terms of adequacy, consistency, unrestrictiveness of specifications or descriptions, compliance with administrative requirements, and certification of funds.
• Reviews purchase request for specialized requirements such as components needed for repair, specialized equipment such as engineering equipment, or alterations and repairs to roads and buildings.
• Reviews specifications outlined by customer to ensure information pertaining to the performance period, contractor's obligations, and products expected, etc., are clear and adequate.
• Evaluates possibilities of substituting an "equal" item in order to expand competition by checking commercial catalogs, contract files, and listing of firms offering particular goods, and through informal contracts with sales representatives and buyers from other federal activities.
• Contacts requester concerning discrepancies and ambiguities and assists in resolving unusual problems.
• Determines procurement source and method. Obtains or develops source list of responsible contractors.
• Coordinates with Small Business Specialists.
• May be required to conduct extensive search to initially locate potential suppliers when buying specialized items.
• Determines procurement methods based on procurement history, estimated cost, urgency of need, proprietary consideration, availability of competitors, and applicable directives.
• Solicits oral or written quotes.
• Calls vendors to get oral quotes when delivery is urgent or items are well known.
• Issues amendments as required involving specifications, delivery procedures, or time frames to encourage vendor response.
• May have to attend technical review committees, pre-award conferences, and walk-through for service or construction purchases.
• Consults with supervisor on unusual situations.
• Receives and reviews formal bids and quotes.
• Review quotes for price reasonableness and determines if requirements for competition have been met.
• Evaluates quotes in terms of price, item, discount, transportation, costs, and delivery time and determines offer most advantageous to the government.
• Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks for items ordered before a sale date, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, and similar agreements.
• Prepares award documentation and performs post award follow-up.
• Selects and uses the appropriate method to confirm or place the order primarily by using a purchase order or may occasionally use a delivery order on purchases against an established contract; a blanket purchase agreement for contracts negotiated and agreed to in advance for repetitive needs; and government credit card procedures when applicable.
• Maintains accurate purchase information in the procurement automated system on purchasing information.
• Codes and inputs revised unit prices, purchase description changes, revised delivery dates, and cancellation data so that accurate information is available to users.
• Reviews computer output products to ensure accuracy. Distributes and suspenses products as appropriate.
• Takes appropriate corrective action to correct invalid data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Potential for Incentive Pay.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66paragraph E2.2.8.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Specialized Experience:
Have at least 1 year as a GS-1105-06 *Must submit SF 50 to validate claim*
OR
Have experience using a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services, furniture, and equipment. Experience with awarding and signing routine purchase contracts. Experience applying previously acquired procurement training to make open market awards for supplies and services..

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:

• Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
• Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
• The number of hours you worked per week

Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.

• Education information should include:
  • Name of school/institution
  • Completion date
  • Degree type
  • Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)

When relevant, include:

• Current Security Clearance
• Job-related training
• Language skills
• Organizations and affiliations
• Professional publications
• Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume

• Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language.
• Align language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience

2. Other supporting documents:

• Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.

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.

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