U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Supervisory Contract Specialist
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
RequirementsConditions of EmploymentTo ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for
Public Trust/ Moderate
as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations.Please ensure you meet the qualification requirements described below.Key Requirements:You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Selective Service registration required.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.QualificationsThe qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.To Qualify For This Position At The GS-14 Level, You Must Possess One Full Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-13 Level In The Federal Government, Which Has Equipped You With The Skills Needed To Successfully Perform The Duties Of The Position. Experience May Be Obtained In The Federal Government, a State Or Local Government, Or Private Sector, And Must Demonstrate The Following:Providing leadership, staff coordination, and consultation for a reporting/system team, including formulating guidelines, providing policy interpretation, improving processes, and implementing new developments.Providing procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and/or others on procurement policies, problems or issues.Serving as a Contracting Officer with unlimited signatory authority (Level III Warrant) for all contract actions in support of several major FEMA Program Offices.Understanding of business strategy and program technical requirements sufficient to perform or direct in-depth evaluations of the financial and technical capabilities and performance of contractors.In Addition To The Minimum Qualifications Described Above, You Must Meet The Following Requirement(s) To Be Considered Qualified For The Position (transcript Required):Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.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.EducationPositive Education Requirement:
This position has a positive education requirement, as outlined in the "requirements" section. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) with your online application. Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide official college transcripts.Additional informationIf you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.A one year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors and managers.This is a Non-Bargaining position.
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Public Trust/ Moderate
as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations.Please ensure you meet the qualification requirements described below.Key Requirements:You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Selective Service registration required.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.QualificationsThe qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.To Qualify For This Position At The GS-14 Level, You Must Possess One Full Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-13 Level In The Federal Government, Which Has Equipped You With The Skills Needed To Successfully Perform The Duties Of The Position. Experience May Be Obtained In The Federal Government, a State Or Local Government, Or Private Sector, And Must Demonstrate The Following:Providing leadership, staff coordination, and consultation for a reporting/system team, including formulating guidelines, providing policy interpretation, improving processes, and implementing new developments.Providing procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and/or others on procurement policies, problems or issues.Serving as a Contracting Officer with unlimited signatory authority (Level III Warrant) for all contract actions in support of several major FEMA Program Offices.Understanding of business strategy and program technical requirements sufficient to perform or direct in-depth evaluations of the financial and technical capabilities and performance of contractors.In Addition To The Minimum Qualifications Described Above, You Must Meet The Following Requirement(s) To Be Considered Qualified For The Position (transcript Required):Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.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.EducationPositive Education Requirement:
This position has a positive education requirement, as outlined in the "requirements" section. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) with your online application. Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide official college transcripts.Additional informationIf you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.A one year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors and managers.This is a Non-Bargaining position.
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