Internal Revenue Service
Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) Open Continuous 12months
Internal Revenue Service, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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:Prepare drafts of protest and termination case documents for review and approval by senior specialist.Assist senior specialists with the procurement of supplies, services and equipment, including developing work plans, analyzing procurement requests, coordinating with other areas, compiling bid lists, preparing and issuing solicitations, and making final awards.Perform 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.Prepare non-technical correspondence to transmit information.Perform 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.Conditions of Employment
Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements 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 through other means. 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, 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 for this position includes: Award and administration of contracts using Government acquisition principles, contract laws while applying negotiation and vendor award techniques to acquire products and services that meet agency requirements.Education
Additional Qualifications for GS13 & GS14:
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.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)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. To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.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.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:Prepare drafts of protest and termination case documents for review and approval by senior specialist.Assist senior specialists with the procurement of supplies, services and equipment, including developing work plans, analyzing procurement requests, coordinating with other areas, compiling bid lists, preparing and issuing solicitations, and making final awards.Perform 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.Prepare non-technical correspondence to transmit information.Perform 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.Conditions of Employment
Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements 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 through other means. 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, 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 for this position includes: Award and administration of contracts using Government acquisition principles, contract laws while applying negotiation and vendor award techniques to acquire products and services that meet agency requirements.Education
Additional Qualifications for GS13 & GS14:
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.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)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. To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.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.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr