This position is in Region 9, Mission Support Division, Contracts Branch. About Region 9: Website. This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as serving as the point of contact on small business matters and as a liaison responsible for responding to the inquiries and requests from Small and/or Disadvantaged Businesses. Experience in assisting in conducting market research and publicizing small business opportunities; maintaining general familiarity with the buying activity’s existing and identified upcoming acquisitions. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to analyze contracts. Knowledge of small business contracting principles sufficient to provide expert technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation including responsibility for formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing policy interpretation. Skill in providing advice and guidance to members of the contracting organization. Skill in oral communication. Ability to communicate effectively on complex Disadvantaged Business Enterprises/Small Business issues to all stakeholders. Ability to provide "hands-on-training" to Federal, State, Tribal, local, and private sector personnel. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Amani Clemons
• Phone: 513-569-7595
• Email: [email protected]