Contract Specialist in the Acquisitions Division, Administrative Department, of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission responsible for contracting assignments including price analysis, administration, termination, and simplified acquisition procedures and is engaged in mission support, contributing to the agency's strategic goal of maximizing organizational effectiveness through innovative management and accountability of human, physical, and fiscal resources.

Duties

Performs a full range of pre-award and post award functions for multiple agency departments and field offices. Develops procurement plans and packages. Performs detailed analysis of proposals/quotes received. Obtains necessary reports and evaluates contractor's fiscal soundness. Executes contractual documents within monetary limitations. Makes contractually binding decisions for the agency in administration of a contract. Monitors contractor performance, negotiating deliver/task orders extensions of deliver schedules, price adjustments,. Ensures that all post award actions taken comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. PUBLIC NOTICE: Positions will be filled under the Direct Hiring Authority for STEM positions in accordance with OPM rules and regulations. The initial cut-off for consideration is August 15, 2022; as needed, applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• You must obtain and maintain a favorable background Investigation.
• You will be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• You must maintain Direct Deposit of your federal pay.
• You must complete and successfully pass the DHS required E-Verify employment verification check.
• You must complete and submit the required US office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entrance on duty and annually thereafter.
• GG-11: You must possess a current Federal Acquisition Certificate in Contracting FAC-C Level I or the equivalent Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification and obtain a FAC-C Level II Certificate upon of 24 months of appointment.
• GG-12: You must possess a current Federal Acquisition Certificate in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II.
• You must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds unassisted such as office items and supplies; and sustain periods of bending, stooping, and reaching.
• You may be required to work overtime.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met by the initial cut-off date of 08/15/2022. If further cut-off dates are established, qualifications must be met by those dates. To qualify for this position, you must have and/or meet the education, specialized experience, and certification requirements as listed below: Basic Requirements for GS-5 through GS-12 - A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; 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. Note - For positions at GS-7 through GS-12, applicants who are qualifying based on experience must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph A or B, above. A. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. A copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action must be submitted at the time of application. Grade Differential: Bothgrade levels perform a wide range of tasks similar to those described in the listing of functional area duties and responsibilities. At the GG-11 grade level the employee will be assigned work to further develop and refine their technical knowledge and skills. Assignments will combine productive work with ongoing training and instruction. Supervision received at the lower grade level will be closer with oversight and review being provided on a regular basis. Specialized Experience GG-11: In addition to the requirements listed above, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of Specialized experience: pre-award and post-award contractual functions which require the use of fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods to procure acquisitions; conducting market research/analysis; analyzing proposals/quotes for equipment and commodities that are subject to design or specification; developing procurement plans by reviewing historical data, market conditions, and specifications or technical data packages; developing procurement packages by obtaining or developing determination and findings, memorandums, justifications, and scopes of work; performing analysis of bids, proposals, and quotes to ensure strict compliance with specifications on advertised procurements; recommending award based on the best overall value to the government; assisting with or conducting negotiations during the procurement process; coordinating actions with customers, legal counsel, technical, and financial specialists representing various disciplines in the procurement process; compiling contract packages for execution to the Contracting Officer; and ensuring all post award actions comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders; OR Education: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Specialized Experience GG-12: In addition to the requirements listed above, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of Specialized experience: performing pre-award and post-award contractual functions which require the use of fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods to procure acquisitions and/or large, highly complex or high dollar services; conducting market research/analysis; analyzing proposals/quotes for equipment and commodities that are subject to design or specification; developing procurement plans by reviewing historical data, market conditions, and specifications or technical data packages; developing procurement packages by obtaining or developing determination and findings, memorandums, justifications, scopes of work, and independent government cost estimates; performing detailed analysis of bids, proposals, and quotes to ensure strict compliance with specifications on advertised procurements; recommending award based on the best overall value to the government; conducting negotiations during all phases of the procurement process; coordinating actions with customers, legal counsel, technical, and financial specialists representing various disciplines in the procurement process; compiling contract packages for execution to the Contracting Officer; and ensuring all post award actions comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders; There is no education substitution for experience at the GG-12 grade level. Certification Requirement: In addition to the requirements listed above you must meet the certification requirement listed below, and you must submit proof of certification at the time of application. GG-11: You must possess a current Federal Acquisition Certificate in Contracting (FAC-C) Level I Certificate or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) equivalent certification and obtain a Level II Certificate within 18 months of initial appointment. GG-12: You must possess a current FAC-C Level II Certificate or DAWIA equivalent certification. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/

Education

This position has a positive education requirement as listed in the Qualifications Section of this notice/announcement: A copy of your transcripts are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational requirement.

Basic Requirements for GS-5 through GS-12

A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

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.

Note - For positions at GS-7 through GS-12, applicants who are qualifying based on experience must possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position, in addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph A or B, above.

Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

A. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. A copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, is required at the time of application to verify that you meet this exception.

Substitution of education for experience as listed in the Qualifications Section of this notice/announcement.
GG-11: You may use education to qualify as a substitution for experience at the GG-11 grade level.
GG-12: There is no education substitution for experience.
A copy of your transcripts are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational substitution for experience.

Contacts

• Address United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission 4191 N. Mesa Street El Paso, TX 79902 US
• Name: Loretta Palmer
• Email: [email protected]