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Summary
About the Position: This position is in the Engineering Support Branch, Specs and Technical Writing Section located in Los Angeles, California.
The purpose of this position is to provide expertise as an advisor, planner and coordinator in orderto carry out procurement requirements of the A-E Unit, Specifications and Technical Writing Section,Engineering Division in the Los Angeles District.
Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized.
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Duties
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• Works under general supervision of the Section Chief or a higher-graded Senior A-E Unit Leader who makes assignments in terms of major objectives.
• Performs technical work requiring the exercise of originality, interpretation, initiative, and practical judgment in the application and adoption of standardized and Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracting techniques.
• Performs technical support work of a procedural and analytical nature for administration.
• Requires extensive practical knowledge of contract procedures, procurement practices and regulations gained through experience with the work.
• Establishes priorities in accordance with established work flow or job specialization.
• Critical stages of work and unusual problems that arise are discussed with supervisor, and coordination of the required portions of the work is observed for progress relative to completion schedules.
• Completed work is reviewed for engineering and economic feasibility and to assure soundness of technical judgment, good business judgment and conformity with established policies and regulations.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes procuring supplies or services; assisting with simple purchase orders or other contract actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05 or above).
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You have successfully completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as business administration, public administration, organizational management, or other closely related discipline pertinent to procurement.
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You have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required half year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.).
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You have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B.
Minimum Quals GS-7: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work in performing clerical and technical work that supports the procurement of A-E services; preparing, controlling, and reviewing procurement documents and reports; verifying information contained in procurement documents and reports; maintaining various procurement files; resolving a variety of contract content and formatting issues or discrepancies; performing work in support of procurement programs and operations; applying practical knowledge of procurement procedures, operations, and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above).
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You have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as business administration, public administration, organizational management, or other closely related discipline pertinent to procurement.
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You have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
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You have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05) for the GS-6. Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06) for the GS-7.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a(n) Contracting and Procurement Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• ???????Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
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