This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, GCBD-Area 3-Atlanta in Various Locations. Serves as the Procurement Center Representative (PCR) reviewing and coordinating procurement operations and actions of the federal procurement centers/installations to which assigned in an effort to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interest of small business.

Duties

Pay Range Per Location: Columbia, SC: $98,496 - $128,043 Charlotte, NC: $100,297 - $130,384 Louisville, KY: $98,496 - $128,043 Nashville, TN: $98,496 - $128,043 Jacksonville, FL: $98,496 - $128,043 Serves as the SBA resident or liaison procurement center representative (PCR) for one or more major Federal and/or military procurement installations that have acquisition responsibility for major end items and assemblies, spare or replacement parts, systems, services, or end products procured for both military and civilian federal agencies. Participates in high level conferences with commanding officers/senior executives/heads of contracting activities to advocate for increased opportunity for small business and to provide a strong acquisition climate for eligible small businesses. Reviews all procurements over the simplified acquisition threshold not set-aside by the agency, including bundled requirements, for the potential of initiating a small business set-aside. Counsels small business concerns and advises them on how to market and sell their products and/or services to federal procurement agencies. Reviews subcontracting plans from assigned activities to ensure plans contain aggressive subcontracting goals for small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, veteran owned small business and HUBZone firms. Works closely and cooperatively with the SBA District Office(s) in the area of geographical coverage to promote SBA's programs and SBA resource partners and stakeholders. Conducts periodic training seminars for procuring activity personnel to keep them abreast of changes in the procurement process that impact small business, including small disadvantaged business, 8(a), woman-owned small business, veteran owned small business and HUBZone firms.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-13: At least four (4) years of experience in contracting or related positions that includes one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector which demonstrates (1) the ability to work independently applying and interpreting knowledge of federal procurement small business laws, regulations, policies and procedures to support businesses for compliance with regulations pertaining to federal contracts or subcontracts; and (2) reach conclusions that small businesses are eligible to compete for federal related contracts (i.e. contract development, supplier training, supplier development). This information must be clearly documented in the resume. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to the basic/specialized experience you MUST have a four (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. Transcripts must be included in your application. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Contracting Series, 1102 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. In addition to meeting the qualification/education requirements, you must have successfully completed ALL of the mandatory training requirements to obtain Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C) in Contracting (Level II) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Initiative Act (DAWIA) Certification for Contracting (Level II) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Certification. Additional information on the required courses can be found at https://www.fai.gov/drupal/ AND http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx?lvl=2&cfld=3 You MUST submit a copy of your Current and Valid LEVEL II or higher FAC-C/DAWIA/DAU Certification with your application package. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating and you will lose further consideration under this vacancy. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/28/2023.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address GCBD-Area 3-Atlanta 233 Peachtree Street NE Suite 225 Atlanta, GA 30303 US
• Name: Stephanie Marquez
• Email: [email protected]