Administrative Services Specialist

GS-09: To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level; or education; or a combination of both specialized experience and education as explained below. Specialized Experience is defined as experience. Performing work that involves reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of method of procurement; purchasing supplies and services; performing cost analysis and other evaluations to determine best value or lowest bid in award decisions; evaluating bids and proposals for compliance; administering formally advertised and negotiated contracts; preparing contract solicitation and award documentation; monitoring the progress of contractors. Providing administrative support services in areas such as facilities management, records management, space management, etc. Performing reviews of support services for an office to make recommendations. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Business, Accounting, Finance): a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B.) OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. Combination of Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level; or education; or a combination of both education and experience. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing such duties as preparing statements of work or statements of objectives, and other documents necessary prior to a formal solicitation process; preparing a variety of reports concerning the status of funds, expenses, and obligations; establishing procurement plans through review of history, market conditions and specifications; drafting final contract documents to include specifications of bids and proposals; interpreting procurement policies and procedures; drafting final contracts; participating in the preparation of contract modifications, cost analysis, and acquiring services and supplies. Performing studies and analyzing office or organizational functions. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Business, Accounting, Finance) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. Applicants must be able to attain and retain at least a Level 1 (One) Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) as a Federal contracting professional. FAC-C has specific training requirements with some courses online and in the classroom. To maintain a FAC-C, contract professionals are required to meet a continuous training requirement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Telework Eligibility: The office telework policy REQUIRES this position to be in the office three (3) days per week with Wednesday being a mandatory in office day. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. his position is also being announced under Merit Promotion Procedures under 24-ILN-12564473-MS.