Internal Revenue Service
Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) Open Continuous 12months
Internal Revenue Service, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Duties
WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.As a Contract Specialist, you will:Prepares drafts of protest and termination case documents for review and approval by senior specialist.Assists senior specialists with the procurement of supplies, services and equipment. This includes developing work plans, analyzing procurement requests, coordinating with other areas those aspects of procurements that affects them, compiling the bid lists, preparing and issuing solicitations and making final award.Performs a variety of contract administration functions such as researching and resolving delivery and acceptance disputes, processing claims against the Government and assisting in the preparation of protest actions.Prepares non-technical correspondence to transmit information.Performs other related duties as assigned.BASIC REQUIREMENT:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:Basic Requirements Grades 5 through 12:
You must have a 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's in any field of study from an accredited college or university.BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GRADE 13 & ABOVE):
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have completed all Mandatory Training requirements as described in Department of Treasury, Acquisition Career Management Program Handbook AND have 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions and 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level as defined below. AND 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.Exception:
Employees occupying a GS-1102 position will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on or after January 1, 2000. However, basic requirements and specialized experience requirements must be met in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.Requirements
Conditions of Employment:Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement
OR
time of referral:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
for GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic requirement outlined above, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement outlined above, you must meet one of the specific grade requirements below for GS-9.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement outlined above, you must meet one of the specific grade requirements below for GS-11.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government.Education
Additional Qualifications for GS13 & GS 14:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:
In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government.Additional information
A 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.This is bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 12/13/2024.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
-
See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.Agency contact information
(ERC) Employee Resource CenterNext steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.As a Contract Specialist, you will:Prepares drafts of protest and termination case documents for review and approval by senior specialist.Assists senior specialists with the procurement of supplies, services and equipment. This includes developing work plans, analyzing procurement requests, coordinating with other areas those aspects of procurements that affects them, compiling the bid lists, preparing and issuing solicitations and making final award.Performs a variety of contract administration functions such as researching and resolving delivery and acceptance disputes, processing claims against the Government and assisting in the preparation of protest actions.Prepares non-technical correspondence to transmit information.Performs other related duties as assigned.BASIC REQUIREMENT:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:Basic Requirements Grades 5 through 12:
You must have a 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's in any field of study from an accredited college or university.BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GRADE 13 & ABOVE):
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have completed all Mandatory Training requirements as described in Department of Treasury, Acquisition Career Management Program Handbook AND have 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions and 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level as defined below. AND 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.Exception:
Employees occupying a GS-1102 position will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on or after January 1, 2000. However, basic requirements and specialized experience requirements must be met in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.Requirements
Conditions of Employment:Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement
OR
time of referral:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
for GS-07: In addition to meeting the basic requirement outlined above, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement outlined above, you must meet one of the specific grade requirements below for GS-9.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement outlined above, you must meet one of the specific grade requirements below for GS-11.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government.Education
Additional Qualifications for GS13 & GS 14:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:
In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government.Additional information
A 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.This is bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 12/13/2024.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
-
See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.Agency contact information
(ERC) Employee Resource CenterNext steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr