PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT COLA: 2.63% Duty Location: JFHQ-PR, United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), Fort Buchanan, PR

Duties

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.

Requirements

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
• Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
• Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Contracting certification must be accomplished IAW 5000.66 and continuing acquisition education, training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
• Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration and will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Area 1 =All permanent Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted members employee (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Area 2 = All indefinite Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted members employee (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Area 3 = All Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates) To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor. Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office. DUTIES: As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (D2622000), GS-1102-9/11, you will, perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all Office Personnel Management (OPM) legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST (D2622000), GS-1102-11, you will ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires visits to construction sites on a regular basis to check work progress, inspect for compliance with contract provisions, evaluate claims pertaining to changed site conditions, and resolve differences. Site visits require agility in walking around machines, moving equipment, and construction in progress, and may involve bending and climbing. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Subject to moderate risks which require safety precautions while visiting construction sites. May be required to use safety hats, glasses, breathing apparatus, and boots during on-site visits. QUALIFICATIONS: You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled. SELECTVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: 1. Certifications Issued by (DoD) Organization- Copy of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) - Professional certification, MUST be uploaded with your application order to be considerate for the position. OR 2. Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations- Copy of the Federal Acquisition Institute's Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)- Professional MUST be uploaded with your application order to be considerate for the position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management. Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09: Applicantmust possess at least ONE (1) year at next lower-level GS-07 or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (24) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as performing a variety of contracting actions encountered throughout the pre-award and post-award phases of the contracting process, using established contracting procedures; reviewing of clearly defined or well-established procurement requirements; planning acquisitions for standard or specialized services, supplies and/or construction contracts; determining appropriate contract type and method of procurement based on the nature of the requirement; developing procurement plans; developing solicitations, evaluating responses, and making award recommendations; conducting market research and analyses; analyzing quotations, bids or proposals for compliance with solicitation, price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, and probability of meeting requirements; determining financial responsibility and performance capability of offering party; monitoring contract performance, performing contract administration, contract close-out and recommending terminations if needed.; providing advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and preparing correspondence; serving as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC). GS-11: Applicantmust possess at least ONE (1) year at next lower-level GS-09 or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as performing a variety of pre-award and post-award contracting work involved in the procurement of diverse customer requirements; planning the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements; performing market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; determining appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types; using judgment in interpreting guidelines, in adapting procurement procedures to specific situations and in recommending solutions to problems encountered; reviewing requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements; assisting in procuring a wide variety of services, supplies, and/or construction; planning and conducting negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract; preparing final contract to include appropriate standard clauses and special provisions; trains and monitors appointed Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) as required; making field site visits to detect and/or correct labor standards violations; analyzing a wide variety of contract administration problems.; providing advice, guidance, training and assistance to technical or program personnel, functional commanders and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business-related issues; serving as the primary or alternate Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator for the local Contracting Office.

Education

MANDATORY EDUCATION:
Minimum education requirement a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Contacts

• Address PR United States Property and Fiscal Office BLD 540 Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 US
• Name: Catherine Concepcion
• Phone: 787-289-1491
• Email: [email protected]