This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Government Contract Business Development - HQ in the Office of Certification and Eligibility located in King of Prussia, PA. Processes applications for certification and/or conducts periodic compliance reviews to determine initial or continuing eligibility under one or more of these programs, including protests & appeals.

Duties

At the GS-9 Level:

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-9: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: demonstrates the ability to assist both English and Spanish speaking customers to verifying employment data, researching and evaluating third party verification reports to determine program eligibility and/or continued program eligibility for small business certification programs; and using a variety of software applications and technologies in all aspects of the job for program eligibility and/or continued program eligibility. 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: General Business and Industry Series, 1101b 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. Incumbent will be required to deal effectively with diverse groups, in various settings, and through multiple communication mediums for the purpose of promotion financial management and technical assistance to new small business markets. Incumbent must have the ability to communicate in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 02/08/2024.

Education

If you do not meet the specialized experience requirements, you may also qualify with education. You MUST submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application if you wish to qualify based on education.

GS-09: A Master's or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to support this response. If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.

OR

Combination of Experience and Education:GS-09: A combination of related graduate education and specialized experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1 full year of master's level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described above (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equate to 100% of the required experience for the position. Transcripts (official or unofficial must be submitted in support of this response. If selected, official transcripts will be required.

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.

This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228.
This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP).

Contacts

• Address Government Contract Business Development - HQ 409 3rd Street SW Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Aquila Bernard
• Email: [email protected]