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Please DO NOT include your social security number on any documents submitted. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MP-MT-08-017 TITLE, PAY PLAN, SERIES AND PAY BAND: Contract Specialist, NB-1102-V PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None This position is in the competitive service. SALARY RANGE: $67,235 - $125,091 per year The salary range above includes 13% geographic differential pay. OPENING DATE: May 8, 2008 CLOSING DATE: November 7, 2008* *1st cutoff for receipt of applications: May 29, 2008, and every 30 days thereafter (until closing date of the announcement.) ORGANIZATION, DUTY LOCATION, AND NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Senior Deputy Comptroller for Management and CFO Deputy Chief Financial Officer Acquisitions Management Washington, DC – More than one vacancy may be filled. (This position is in the bargaining unit.) RELOCATION: Relocation may be provided to selectees in accordance with OCC’s relocation policy. Free real estate information on job locations is available to OCC employees and job applicants by calling OCC’s relocation management firm at 1-800-257-4092. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Government-Wide MAJOR DUTIES: Plans complex solicitations for all types of supplies and services, including IT resources, using negotiated procurements, sealed bidding, and simplified acquisition procedures. Serves as the lead negotiator during contract negotiations; coordinates with technical, program, and legal personnel. Awards contracts and performs detailed contract administration functions. Serves as the Contracting Officer for one or more major contracts with unlimited signatory authority. Serves as a senior contracting official responsible for providing contracting support that meets the objectives of OCC's long range automation programs and initiatives. Provides advice and technical expertise to employees at all levels of the agency. Creates and maintains effective communications with other agencies and private industry to stay abreast of current trends in contracting. Interprets and implements the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Department of Treasury Acquisition Regulation and applicable agency directives. May serve as a group or task force leader on procurement issues such as streamlining the contracting process, metrication, and outreach efforts to minorities, women, and other special procurement programs. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to NB-V 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 (NB-IV), and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. Information on the mandatory training may be found at www.treas.gov/procurement or by calling Melissa Talavera at 202-874-4135. AND B. 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. Examples of specialized experience at the NB-IV level may include: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts; terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating and settling claims and proposals; analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data; planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, employees will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), Federal Acquisition Principles, Techniques and Laws. 2. Skill in the application of contracting principles, including the latest procedures and techniques, in procuring a variety of goods and services. 3. Ability to apply contract administration principles, techniques, practices and experience with administration of large dollar information technology development type requirements. 4. Ability to provide quality customer service to demanding customers within a metrics driven approach. 5. Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of understanding and discussing technical concepts.
- OCC employee identification number (for OCC employees only) - Country of citizenship - If ever employed by the federal government, show the highest federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade - Education - Work experience including dates of employment, employer’s name, address and phone number - Other relevant qualifications 2. A supplemental statement describing how you meet the selective placement factor(s), if applicable, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). 3. Copy of most recent performance appraisal, if available. 4. All federal employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Standard Form 50) showing tenure group and promotion potential (if any). CTAP AND ICTAP APPLICANTS: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) applicants must provide proof of eligibility, such as a copy of their specific RIF notice of separation, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the RIF separation, or Certification of Expected Separation. Applicants may also be asked for documentation from their human resources office reflecting the promotion potential of their most recent federal position. Selection priority will be given to eligible, well-qualified CTAP/ICTAP applicants. Well-qualified employees are eligible employees who (i) meet the basic qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational and experience requirements for the position; (ii) meet all selective placement factors, where applicable, and are rated above the minimum level on all quality ranking factors (KSAs); (iii) are physically qualified, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, to perform the essential duties of the position; (iv) meet any special qualifying condition(s) that OPM has approved for the position; and (v) are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. You have three methods for submitting your application: 1. E-mail to OMJOBS@occ.treas.gov OR; 2. Fax to (301) 433-9643 OR; 3. Mail to the following address listed below: Headquarters Service Center 250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 Attn: Melissa Talavera The OCC highly recommends that applicants submit their documents via fax or e-mail. Due to mail screening, it may take up to two weeks for the OCC to receive any mailed documents. For more information, you may contact Melissa Talavera at (202) 874-4135, or you may submit questions to Careers@occ.treas.gov. (Do not submit documents directly to this contact person or mailbox.) OCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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