PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of Fiscal Service; Executive Director, Administrative Resource Center; Division of Procurement Services; Non-Treasury Acquisitions Branch. The Division of Procurement leads the way to compliant procurement services through commitment to service, efficient operations, openness to alternatives, and value-based behavior.

Duties

As a Contract Specialist, you will: Receive procurement requests and determine type of requirement. Conduct research to determine the nature and adequacy of Government specifications, market conditions, ability of industry to modify existing goods or services, and delivery requirements. Prepare requests for quotations, requests for proposals or invitation for bids after completing all Treasury and Government required and necessary acquisition planning documentation and research. Evaluate bids, offers, or quotes to determine responsiveness and compliance with regulations, adequacy in meeting the Government's needs

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Experience using procurement regulations; AND - Experience in simplified acquisitions (equal to or less than $250,000), large contracts (more than $250,000) and contract administration (contract modifications and/or changes). OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. To qualify 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. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. For the GS-11, graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours is creditable.

Education

Education Requirements:

Basic Requirement for Contracting Series (1102) at the GS-12 and below:

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.
or
C. 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.

Contacts

• Address Administrative Resource Center - Division of Procurement Services 200 Third Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: fiscalserviceinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov