Public Notice for Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) Job

Vacancy No. ACT-FAA-25-PUB NOT-93082 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $52,112.00 to $159,950.00 Grade G to K
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/5/2024 Close Date 11/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Anchorage, AKEl Segundo, CAWashington, DCCollege Park, GA


Summary

Public Notice for 1102 Contract Specialist.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

Involves duties/responsibilities that manage, perform, or develop policies and procedures for professional work involving the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and close out of contracts. The work requires knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factor, and requirements characteristics.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
  • Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

Qualifications

Qualifications Reference: EMP-1.7c (Series 1102). Qualification Requirements for Contracting Professionals in the 1102 Series

FV-G. Basic Requirements. 1) A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; or (2) 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 or Three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education*, Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and Specialized Experience; At least one year (52 weeks) equivalent to at least FV-F pay band or FG/GS-5/7/9 grade level (or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. This may include but not limited to: evaluating requisitions for requirements involving standardized specifications and established markets; typical examples include services for s repair, rental, educational, and maintenance of machines and equipment; reviews requisitions and determines appropriate methods for procurement.

FV-H. Basic Requirements. (1) A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; or (2) 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 and Specialized Experience: At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized equivalent to, at least FV-G pay band or FG/GS-11 grade level (or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. This may include but not limited to: experience in performing contract administration functions for technical services, studies, machinery, maintenance services, facilities support services, and specialized equipment; responsibilities for pre-award and/or post-award functions for a variety of supply, service, and/or construction contracts.

Basic Requirements FV-I and above. (1) 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, that included or was supplemented by 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; and (2) 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions; At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower pay band or grade of the position, and must have provided the knowledge skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position; and (3) Completion of training for Level I, II or III certification. Training courses reflect a government-wide standard and each level of certification must be met to qualify for the next level. Applicants must document successful completion of core course work or evidence of certification.

FV-I: At least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS 12 grade level (or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. This may include but not limited to: Experience as a contract official awarding, analyzing cost/price proposals; administering varied contracts; reviewing technical and audit reports related to proposed costs/prices; applying innovative and advanced contracting skills to major system and support service acquisitions, which have characteristics such as technically complex, mission essential, high visibility, and high dollar value.

FV-J. At least 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 grade level (or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position being filled. This may include but not limited to - Experience as a senior contract official awarding, analyzing and administering complex contracts; analyzing cost/price proposals; applying innovative and advanced contracting skills to major system and support service acquisitions, which have characteristics such as technically complex, mission essential, high visibility, and high dollar value.

FV-K. At least 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J/FG-14 grade level (or equivalent in other pay systems) that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully the work of the position being filled. This may include but not limited to - leading or supervising contracting professionals providing contracting services for the acquisition of a wide range of supplies and services (professional and non-professional); contracting experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the full range of highly complex pre-award and post award activities utilizing a variety of types of contracts and evidence of professional potential, business acumen, drive for results, relationship building, and self-motivation in order to procure supplies or services. Supervisory positions at this level will be evaluated on the following Managerial Selection Factors: Ability to Achieve Results, Ability to Lead People, Skill in Building Relationships and Ability to Lead Change.

NOTE. Employees in 1102 series positions will be considered to have met the basic requirements for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000, if specialized experience requirements are met. This applies to other positions at the same pay band/grade in the FAA or other Federal agencies. To qualify for a position at a higher pay band or grade, he/she must meet the requirements and specialized experience as stated

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Preview Job Questionnaire

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This position has a positive education requirement. Please see required documents.

4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

5) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or 9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov and reference the announcement number. To confirm receipt of documents, please email 9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov.

6) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

7) Duty Location may be negotiable upon request.

8) Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded in USAJOBs OR emailed to 9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.



This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1102 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1102 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1102 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

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.

How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

  • Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

  • Employer's name and address

  • Supervisor name and phone number

  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

  • Salary (optional)


Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov
Phone
1 (000) 000-0000
Fax
1 (609) 485-8995
Email
9-ACT-HR-Questions@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
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Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.


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