Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of business administration management methods, principles, concepts, policies and regulation's ability to evaluate contracted services, ensure financial requirements, and provide facility operations support. Plan and execute quality assurance and contract officer representative rules, regulations, principles, methods, techniques, and practices to develop contract requirements, evaluate contractor performance, maintain documentation, and recommend program changes. Ability to apply knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
OR EDUCATION: Have Ph. D. or equivalent graduate degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LLB OR J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
I. Knowledge of business administration management methods, principles, concepts, policies and regulations ability to evaluate contracted services, ensure financial requirements, and provide facility operations support.
2. Skill to plan and execute quality assurance and contract officer representative rules, regulations, principles, methods, techniques, and practices to develop contract requirements, evaluate contractor performance, maintain documentation, and recommend program changes.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems, and identify shortfalls/changes required.
5. Skill in conducting briefings, meetings, and interviews with supervisors, employees, management officials, and contractor personnel to obtain specific and unique information about organization missions, functions, and work procedures.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small sized duty section.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.