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Duties

Serving as a Supervisory Contract Specialist GS-1102-14 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is within the Procurement Division (PRO) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD) of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). The primary purpose of the position is to plan, negotiate and manage, as branch chief and contracting officer, the procurement of a wide variety of complex services, supplies, IT, construction, A-E, lease agreements, and training equipment. Typical duties include: Supervising a subordinate staff, approving travel and training requests, preparing requests for staffing needs for replacement personnel and position descriptions. Also resolving grievances and complaints.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• Must meet position requirements for a FAC-C (Professional), DoD Contracting Professional, FAC-C Level I, or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification.
• This position is Emergency Essential required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions in the event of a localized emergency situation, such as inclement weather, interruptions to power, dismissal or closure of DHS operations or services
• FLETC Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions or Primary Mission Essential Functions in the event of an emergent disruption of operations locally or DHS-wide (such as Devolution and/or reconstitution).

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. For all Contracting Series, 1102 positions at GS-13 and above: Applicants seeking to meet the training requirements for GS-13 and above in accordance with the OPM Contracting Series 1102, Hiring Qualifications are required to provide a FAC-C (Professional)4 or DoD Contracting Professional5 or FAC-C Level I or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification. Note: After September 30, 2023, applicants will need to submit the FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional certifications or a hiring organization may request a waiver as applicable. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position you must meet position requirements for a FAC-C (Professional), DoD Contracting Professional, FAC-C Level I, or DAWIA (Contracting) Level I or higher certification. You MUST provide a copy of your certification. -AND- BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You must have successfully completed a 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. You must submit a copy of your official college transcript(s) that includes the number of semester or quarter hours completed. Exceptions to the Basic Education Requirements: Federal employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic educational requirements if you occupied a GS-1102-14 position on January 1, 2000. (Must provide SF 50(s) for verification) -AND- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must show completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to the GS-14 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least four years of experience in contracting-related work. At least one year of that experience must have been equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service utilizing federal contracting law, regulation, policies and precedents, and related principles, policies and procedures to plan, lead, review, or audit non-complex to complex procurement functions. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces of the type found at the various geographical outdoor facilities and/or construction sites which the contract specialist must visit on a regular and recurring basis; or conducting intensive negotiations for extended periods of time, i.e., four hours or longer without rest periods, and occasionally late in the evening. Conducting intensive negotiation requires specific, but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above average resistance to fatigue. Some lifting of contract specifications, solicitations, and/or drawing up to 35 pounds. Travel to the agency's other training delivery points will be required on a recurring basis. Work Environment: Although the majority of the work is performed in an office setting, the employee may visit work sites to evaluate progress and performance.

Education

Positions with Positive Education: In addition to the qualifications listed above, you must possess the following level of education by the closing date of this announcement:

1. A 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.

2. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.

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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home

You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Michele Bell
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]