About the Position: Provides administrative and technical support for the Contracting Division in the total procurement process, often requiring research and problem solving regarding contracting issues of all types.

Duties

Provides administrative and technical support for the Contracting Division in the total procurement process, often requiring research and problem solving regarding contracting issues of all types. Proceeds on own initiative to coordinate or perform follow-up actions associated with Pre-award and Post-award activities. Performs periodic audits of the complete assembly of all award files, assuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency with regular or special directives and instructions. Performs follow-up actions associated with vendor deliveries, obtaining sufficient information from the contractor and requestor to determine appropriate administrative action regarding late deliveries Performs a variety of office management and administrative support work requiring advanced technical knowledge of policies, procedures, and functions of the Contracting Division.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315
• This position requires to obtain and maintain position requirements of certification in Acquisition Career Field, Level II within 24 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to by agencies to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS PositionsExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or requirements requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-06 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes responsible for reviewing data, organizing technical data related to contracts purchasing/procurement activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). -OR- Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as business administration, public administration, organizational management, or other closely related discipline pertinent to procurement. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-07 - Specialized Experience: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in Federal service which includes (1) Service with verifying accuracy of contract award procurement documentation; or (2) reviewing purchase requisitions and commitments for completeness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). -OR- Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as business administration, public administration, organizational management, or other closely related discipline pertinent to procurement. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Management/SupportContracting SupportTechnical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent: GS-06: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent at the GS-05 GS-07: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent at the GS-06

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk