Business Development Specialist

Specialized Experience to Qualify at the: GS-07: At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that demonstrates the ability to work in all of the following: participating in outreach events; serving as an initial point of contact for customers evaluate needs and refers to appropriate resources; providing administrative support to management. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. – OR – GS-9: At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that demonstrates the ability to work in all of the following: reviewing, researching and referencing federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; assisting and coordinating training, educating or developing businesses interested in working with the government or with prime contractors; promoting an organization’s programs and services through outreach and marketing. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM’s Qualifications web site: General Business and Industry Series,1101b Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 10/10/2024 of this vacancy announcement.
This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations – Region IV in Jacksonville, FL. The Business Development Specialist serves as a member of the District Office Team in a defined capacity and is an important contributor to the Districts overall success.