You will serve as a CONTRACT SERVICES SPECIALIST in the SUPPLY DEPARTMENT (N8) of RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND. The salary range for positions filled at the GS-09 is $66,942 to $87,024. The salary range for positions filled at the GS-11 is $80,994 to $105,289.

Duties

You will review automated reports and research errors or conflicting information in procurement documentation and administrative areas. You will determine alternatives to procurement procedures for proper completion of contracting assignments. You will identify areas requiring improvement and develop recommendations for improvement to the process and procedures. You will monitor business performance metrics and strategic plans to accomplish command's mission. You will prepare detailed reports of each assessment to record the site assessed, observations of work in progress and discrepancies to ensure contract compliance.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting studies and preparing reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement; 2) Utilizing and implementing a variety of quality assurance techniques and procedures; 3) Providing support to the command in determining detailed requirements and requests; 4) Monitoring and overseeing procurement issues, request, and requirements; 5) Preparing official letters, directives, messages, memoranda, briefs and reports. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing documents for completeness and compliance with established guidelines; 2) Manipulating spreadsheet data and generating formula calculations to provide statistical data; 3) Solving problems related to contracts, change proposals and claims; 4) Writing clear, concise reports and correspondence for procurement procedures. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL:

Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
OR
Have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
OR
Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%.

FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL:

Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree.
OR
Have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.
OR
Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND 3855 Indiana Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3127 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]