Supervisory Contract Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), with two vacancies in Silver Spring, MD; Norfolk, VA; Boulder, CO; Kansas City, MO; or Seattle, WA. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency Open to the Public and Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). Duties As a Supervisory Contract Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Warranted Contracting Officer, to lead, negotiate and administer the procurement of equipment with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical or scarce requirements. Oversee the procurement of administrative services, characterized by a lack of any previous cost data, use of a variety of cost and fixed-price funding arrangements, multi-year contracts, frequent changes in terms or conditions, and similar difficulties. Review contracts and acquisition activities, develop guidance material on contracting issues, and provide technical advice to staff and management officials. Review requisition activities at field sites with delegated procurement authority for compliance with procurement regulations and department guidelines and policy. Provide supervisory control over a staff of contract specialists, purchasing agents and support staff engaged in contracting and acquisition activities. Plan and schedule work to be accomplished by subordinates and develop performance standards to identify training needs. Resolve complaints from employees and implement minor disciplinary measures. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Requirements Conditions of employment Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.* Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently). This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b). NOTE: A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee; and are in the same line of work; have previously completed a probationary period; and with no more than a 30 day break in service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Ne…

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