Public Notice for Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) - Military Veterans

Summary This is a public notice for FAA authorized Contract Specialist (1102) positions open to U.S. Citizens. In addition to be designated as Hard-to-Fill, this position may be announced for FV-F or Grades FG-7 or 9 to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021. Responsibilities Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments in support of contract negotiation, administration, award, termination, and procurement under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Procures supplies, services or activities primarily through formal advertising and through limited use of negotiation techniques. Performs basic contract administration including assuring contract compliance with terms and conditions, managing actions such as modifications, exercise of options, response to contractor performance and delays; and negotiates to settle contract claims and disposition of claims or equitable adjustments under the guidance of a manager, team lead or higher level professionals. Negotiated transactions involve standardized specifications, terms and established markets.Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Works under detailed instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional and is reviewed regularly during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, quality and compliance to procurement law, policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Individual Occupational Requirements for 1102, Contract Specialist https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the following basic qualification requirements: A) Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, OR B) 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. 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. 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