CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2625000 / D2624000 / D2622000 and is part of the WY United States Property and Fiscal Office, Wyoming Army National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

Duties

This position is in the Joint Force Headquarters, United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting, Wyoming Army National Guard. The primary purpose is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all Office Personnel Management (OPM) legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Selectee will be responsible for Purchasing Agent duties. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Open to all United States military branches Military members: Submit STP, vMPF rip, DVR, ERS, MBS, PDR or equivalent with resume Prior service members: Submit a DD Form 214, Member 4 Copy Officers not assigned to WYARNG must submit NGB Fm 62E Must be assessed into WY ARNG before appt. May take up to 120 days Must become a member of the Wyoming Army Nat'l Guard before appt May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation Recruitment/Relocation Incentives ARE NOT authorized PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND NOTES: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination these military incentives. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the Wyoming Army National Guard Education Services Officer, (307) 772-5126 for more information regarding military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment incentives Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f) 1. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments 2. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day 3. Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position 4. Must meet the continuing acquisition requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 5. IAW the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually 6. Must obtain and maintain secret security clearance 7. Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Preparation and Negotiation Technical Credibility Technology Management IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Refer to minimum education requirements previously listed above.

How to apply

Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976335 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates in MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY format (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions. 2. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type. 3. Records Review - Required Service Branch Personnel Record: - Army: IPPS-A Soldier Talent Profile (STP) - Air Force: virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip, Data Verification Record, Career Data Brief) (vMPF Rip, DVR, CDB) - US Navy: Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record (PDR/ERS) - US Marines: Master Brief Sheet (MBS) - Prior Service Members: Submit DD Form 214 4. DAWIA/DAU Certificate/Transcripts - If applicable 5. Performance Reports - Optional 6. College transcripts - Required 7. Cover Letter - Optional 8. NGB Form 62E, Application for Federal Recognition as an Army National Guard Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army in the Army National Guard of the United States. Officers not assigned to the WY Army National Guard must submit this document with their application. * Complete pages 1-3 in their entirety. Page 4, Applicant Signature; Full signature and date is needed. Do not proceed further on form. * Form may be obtained here: https://www.ngbpmc.ng.mil/Portals/27/forms/ngb%20forms/ngb62E.pdf?ver=2018-10-03-123615-950

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/register/) Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, student loan repayment bonuses, and other education incentives. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination these military incentives. Contact unit representative or Wyoming Army National Guard Education Services Officer at (307) 772-5126 for more information.