Job Listing: CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - JACKSONVILLE, FL

The Department of the Navy (DON) is more than ships, aircraft and sailors; it is over 176,000 civilian employees at Navy and Marine Corps commands, bases, stations and facilities throughout the U.S. and around the world.

It requires a highly trained, educated and skilled workforce to support today’s sophisticated Navy and Marine Corps ships, aircraft, weapon systems and computer systems. Over 37,000 acquisition professionals perform “cradle to grave” management of highly technical systems, equipment, facilities, supplies and services.

        

The Naval Acquisition Career Center centrally manages the DON Acquisition Intern Program (NAIP). Individuals will be placed in a training and education program that is tailored to various acquisition career fields for up to three years. Upon successful completion of the NAIP, you will become a permanent civil service employee in the competitive service. DON civilian employment does not require enlistment to the military service.

        

The DON is committed to the professional development and growth of individuals hired into the program. The program is designed for recent college graduates and provides a structured management-training program including formal education, diverse rotational assignments, extensive on-the-job training, and graduate tuition assistance. Approximately 400 positions will be filled this year. These positions are located throughout the U.S.; however, a majority are located within the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area and CA, WA, MD, VA, PA, NJ, RI and FL.

 

Salaries for entry-level engineers and computer scientists range from $48,000 to $60,000; other positions range from $32,000 to $48,000. In addition, recruitment incentives will be considered for computer scientist and engineer positions. Salaries vary based on the applicant's directly related education, graduate education, experience, and geographic location. While in the program, rapid salary increases and performance payouts are paid based on performance. Engineers and computer scientists will be paid up to the mid $70s and other positions up to the high $60s upon successful completion of the training program.

Major Duties

Contract Specialists perform professional work in the acquisition of supplies and services. Assignments may include requirements determination and contract planning, business evaluation and price-cost analysis, negotiation, contract administration, and contract termination.
Incumbent may be involved with: (1) soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, construction or research and development to the Federal Government; (2) administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties; (3) terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; (4) analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals and accounting systems data; (5) planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; (6) formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, such as those affecting small business, labor surplus areas, and disadvantaged business firms; (7) developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; and (8) providing staff advisory services in one or more of the specializations in this occupation.
 

How to Apply

Applying for this position requires you to submit the following materials:

1. Assessment Questionnaire

2. Resume

3. Required Documents

All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

 

Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting the Assessment Questionnaire, Resume and Required Documents.  Please read all instructions before you begin. You are solely responsible for the delivery of your materials.  We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc. Your materials will not be returned; therefore, do not submit original documents that you may need in the future (upload these documents from your files or submit copies instead).

 

Necessary information for Resumes:

Personal Information: Full name, mailing address and contact information. Resumes that do not contain the personal information requested above will not be processed.

Education: High School name and date of diploma or GED, Colleges/Universities attended and major field(s) of study, total credit hours received and type and year of degree(s) received.

Work Experience: Job title, hours per week, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year format), salary, duties and accomplishments. Indicate whether your current supervisor may be contacted.

Other Qualifications: List your job-related training courses, skills, certificates, licenses, honors, awards and/or special accomplishments.  DO NOT send copies of these documents.

 

The following documents are required in addition to completion of the Assessment Questionnaire:
-Resume

-Copies of Official or Unofficial Transcripts (If qualifying based on education)

-For Veterans: DD-214-Most recent copy of Member 4 or or statement of service  from your command if you are currently on active duty.

 -For Disabled Veterans: DD-214-Most recent copy of Member 4 or statement of service  from your command if you are currently on active duty, SF-15 and any additional required documentation including a VA letter dated 1991 or later.  

 

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2.      Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

 

Option A:  Application Manager (Preferred Method)

To begin, choose one of these options:

·      If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of the USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire. Instructions for uploading your supporting documentation will be provided in the application manager during the completion of the assessment questionnaire.

 

·         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may have already created.

 

To return to Application Manager at any time simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.

  

Option B:  Fax

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, follow these steps to fax your responses to the questionnaire and/or your supporting documentation:

Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read and respond to the questions offline.
Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers (refer to below link for Instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX). The form URL is: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf. Please note you may also call USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 to have the OPM Form 1203-FX mailed to you; however, this is not a practical alternative if the announcement is nearing its closing date. After the introduction on the recording, press 1, and listen for instructions to request the form.
If you are faxing your responses to the questionnaire using the OPM Form 1203-FX along with your supporting documentation, use the OPM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.
If you are faxing supporting documents and you are not using the Form 1203-FX, you must use the cover sheet at the following URL: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf  Be sure to fill out all blocks on the form completely and clearly.  If you do not use this form or the OPNM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet, the documents will not associate with your application and you may be found ineligible for the position.
Submit your materials to fax number 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

 

Instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX:

 

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated. Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks and others who may know you. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.
Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: BS186154
1. Title of Job

The title for this position is CONTRACT SPECIALIST

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States? By stating "yes," applicants that possess dual citizenship and/or passports agree to renounce their non-US citizenship or relinquish their foreign passports upon acceptance of a job offer.

7. Background Information

I understand that upon appointment, selectees must undergo and satisfactorily complete a security screening, which includes, but is not limited to, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) name and fingerprint check and a background investigation. As part of the background investigation, I will be asked to submit a security questionnaire (SF-86). The questionnaire will ask questions regarding education, residences, past and current employers, police records, financial situation, drug and alcohol usage, etc. The background investigation will consist of, among other things, a personal interview, a check for past arrest records, a credit check, and interviews of employers and personal references. This inquiry will cover my activities during the past ten years. If my background includes past or present arrests, convictions, dismissals from previous jobs, outstanding debts and financial issues, excessive use of alcohol, use of illegal drugs, and/or the sale and distribution of illegal drugs, I may be rated unsuitable for this position. A history of problems in any of these areas may result in my disqualification for and removal from the program. I understand that I must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and failure to do so will result in my being removed from the program.
Background - The Naval Acquisition Intern Program is designed to provide a cadre of highly trained individuals to meet the Navy's future civilian manpower needs. The Department of Navy is committed to the professional development of the individuals selected into this program. Participants are provided formal classroom training, extensive hands-on experience, and progressively more responsible job assignments to further professional development. Mobility is a key factor in the success of participants in this program.

Requirement - Mobility is a condition of initial and continuing employment with the Naval Acquisition Career Center.

 

Expenses - Reimbursement of authorized travel expenses while in the program will be made in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations in effect at the time of travel.

 

 

In accordance with the above information, I understand that I must sign a written agreement containing the following items before accepting employment in the NAIP:

a. I will travel to temporary training assignments away from my designated duty station.

b. I may be required to change duty stations and residence to specified locations within the continental United States for training purposes.

c. I will accept duty station assignment for final placement upon completion of the Acquisition Intern Program at a designated Naval activity within the continental United States to meet the needs of the Department of Navy, if necessary.

I understand that if I am a current NAIP intern or was previously hired (or appointed) as a NAIP intern I am not eligible to apply.

8. Other Information


9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

Pay band 01 is the correct pay band.
01
11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

Select/enter at least one occupational specialty. The specialty code for this position is:
001 Contract Specialist
21. Geographic Availability

Select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code(s) for this position is/are:

0009 JACKSONVILLE, FL

Legible transcripts (official or unofficial copies) of all college courses must be submitted with your application. You must submit your transcripts as proof of any education that you have claimed, Degree Audits are not an acceptable substitute. Be sure to include all of your transcripts from all of the colleges that you attended. The transcripts that you submit may be official or unofficial copies. You will be asked to provide official transcripts later if you are selected for the position.

NOTE: If you are down-loading transcripts from your college web site in HTML, it is suggested that you convert your document to Microsoft Word or an equivalent program before uploading them to the Application Manager.

Veterans must submit required documentation of eligibility with their application to receive preference for this position.

-For 5 point Veterans: DD-214-Most recent copy of Member 4 or statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty.
-For 10 point Veterans: DD-214-Most recent copy of Member 4 or statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, SF-15 with required accompanying documentation.

22. Transition Assistance Plan

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

APPLICANT RACE AND NATIONAL ORIGIN

In this section, please indicate appropriate responses related to your race and national origin.  This information is collected for statistical purposes only and your responses are optional. Applicant responses have no bearing on the selection process.  This data is not available to human resources and/or the selection official. 

You are requested to complete the following, however, submission of this information is voluntary. Your failure to do so will have no effect on the processing of your application for Federal employment.

The categories ( items 1-6 ) below provide descriptions of race and national origins. Select the category with which you identify yourself. If you are of mixed race and/or national origin, select the category with which you most closely identify yourself. Please select only one by shading in the circle next to the number corresponding to the category.

 

01 American Indian or Alaskan Native - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintains cultural identification through community recognition or tribal affiliation.02 Asian or Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. For example, this area includes China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands, and Samoa.03 Black, not of Hispanic origin - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. This does not include persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish cultures or origins.04 Hispanic - A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish cultures or origins. This does not include persons of Portuguese culture or origin.05 White, not of Hispanic origin - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North America, or the Middle East. This does not include persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish cultures or origins.06 A person not included in another category.
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONS - Mark only 1 response for each question.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE

This section asks you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific factors which relate to job performance. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. Record your answers in Section 25.

1. Please select the appropriate response that best describes your qualifications relating to the Basic Requirements for this position.

A. I have a bachelor's degree or higher (or will complete by August 30, 2008) in a business related field that includes at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
B. I have a bachelor's degree in a field other than business or higher (or will complete by August 30, 2008) that includes at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
C. My education is not reflected in "A" or "B" above and I do not meet the Basic Qualifications for this position.

2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the education or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-7, Contracting work. If your highest level of education is not described below, choose the letter that describes experience or lower level education that you do have. Mark only 1 response.

A. I have (or will complete by August 30, 2008) a bachelor's degree and superior academic achievement. Superior Academic Achievement is defined as meeting one of the following criteria: 1. 2.95 GPA overall or higher or in last 2 yrs (< 10% Pass/Fail) 2. 3.45 GPA overall or higher or in last 2 yrs in major (< 10% Pass/Fail) 3. Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (you must submit proof with your application) 4. National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application)
B. I have one year (or will complete by August 30, 2008) of graduate education (18 semester hours) of related study, or I possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., etc. My field of study for at least one year of my postgraduate education was in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
C. I have at least one year of experience performing work of the type listed in the following examples: developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the award of contracts; or negotiating and awarding contracts, contract modifications, and subcontracts; or in legal practice involving the analysis of procurement policies and procedures; or administering the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination; or analyzing proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production efficiencies, and evaluating methods of allocating costs through various types of overhead and general administrative expense.
D. I have one year unrelated work experience and I do not qualify for this position.
E. I have less than the full amount of graduate education described in "B" and less than the amount of specialized experience described in "C," but I have a combination of the type of graduate education described in "B" and the type of experience described in "C." (Refer to the instructions on how to combine graduate education and experience)
F. My education and/or experience are not reflected in any of the above statements and I am not qualified for this position.

3. I have completed a master's degree accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management or other related field.

A. Yes
B. No

4. Please respond "A" for this question.

A. This is the correct response.

5. Please respond "A" for this question.

A. This is the correct response.

The following questions ask you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific areas which relate to successful job performance.

You are to choose one answer to each question from among the alternatives presented. Then, record your answers in Section 25 on OPM Form 1203-FX beginning at Item 6. Do not mark more than one answer for each question. Multiple answers will not be counted. Do not omit answers unless instructed to do so. Other omissions may decrease your score.

1. During high school (grades 9 - 12), I made the semester honor roll:

A. never
B. once or twice
C. three or four times
D. five or six times
E. seven or eight times

2. The high school grade I most often received was:

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D or lower
E. I do not remember

IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND COLLEGE, PLEASE SKIP TO ITEM 4.

3. The college grade I most often received was:

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D or lower
E. I do not remember

4. In the past three years the number of different paying jobs I have held for more than two weeks is:

A. 7 or more
B. 5 - 6
C. 3 - 4
D. 1 - 2
E. none

5. I have been employed in work similar to that of the job covered by this examination:

A. never employed in a similar job
B. less than 1 year
C. 1 - 2 years
D. 3 - 4 years
E. over 5 years

6. In the past three years, my primary work experience has been in:

A. professional or administrative occupations
B. clerical or sales occupations
C. service occupations
D. trades or labor occupations
E. not employed in the past three years

7. On my present or most recent job, my supervisor rated me as:

A. outstanding
B. above average
C. average
D. below average
E. not employed or received no rating

8. In the past three years the number of jobs I have been fired from is:

A. 5 or more
B. 3 to 4
C. 2
D. 1
E. none

9. The number of civic or social organizations (which have regular meetings and a defined membership) that I belong to is:

A. none
B. 1
C. 2 or 3
D. 4 to 6
E. 7 or more

10. In organizations to which I belong, my participation is best described as:

A. do not belong to any organizations
B. not very active
C. a regular member but not an office holder
D. have held at least one important office
E. have held several important offices

11. My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe my basic math skills as:

A. superior
B. above average
C. average
D. below average
E. do not know

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The questions in this part relate to fundamental competencies, such as problem solving, that are required for the job for which you are applying. 

 

Please answer each question "A" for YES or "B" for NO.

 

Keep in mind the following:

 

1)      Some questions refer to “work” experience.  Unless otherwise stated, this includes experience you have gained through:

 

·      School,

·      Volunteer work,

·      Military service,

·      Paid employment,

·      Hobbies, or

·      Professional, charitable, religious, community, social, or other organizations.

 

2)      Some questions include examples to help show the broad range of accomplishments and experience applicants might have.  Read the entire question using the examples as a guide, but do not base your answers solely on the examples.

 

3)      Some questions ask you if you received a grade of B or above in your schoolwork.  On an A, B, C, D, F scale, a grade of B or above is considered an above average grade.  If you were graded on a different scale, use the equivalent of a B or above on the type of scale on which you were graded.

 

Answer all questions to the best of your ability.  Your responses are subject to verification through background checks, job interviews, and any other information obtained during the application process.  Untruthful responses or any attempt to conceal information can result in your removal from a Federal job and in you being barred from seeking Federal employment in the future. 

A- Yes
B- No

12. Have you successfully done work that involved reviewing various contract proposals or contract bids to determine which one to select?

13. Have you successfully done work that required you to identify what a customer or client needs?

14. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved answering questions, gathering nonsensitive information, or providing assistance to others, either in person or by telephone?

15. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved determining appropriate products or services for customers or clients?

16. Have you received formal recognition for providing good service to customers or clients (for example, received an award, a letter of commendation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?

17. Have you received favorable feedback about your interpersonal skills when serving as a leader, instructor, or supervisor for academic, religious, community, sports, leisure, or work activities?

18. Have you received favorable feedback for oral presentations you have given to management or other officials, or to the public (for example, for speaking at religious services, performing in theatrical productions, etc.)?

19. Have you designed or developed something, on your own initiative, to help you or other employees better complete assignments (for example, designed a training manual)?

20. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved informally providing oral explanations of technical information or other complex information, such as regulations, policies, or procedures?

21. Have you worked on a team that produced measurable improvements (for example, an increase in production, quality, customer satisfaction, or a decrease in costs, number of injuries, complaints, etc.)?

22. Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to lead or facilitate briefings, meetings, or conferences, or formally present technical or other complex information to others?

23. Have you used study or review techniques that helped you learn material more effectively?

24. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that improved your performance at work?

25. Have you successfully completed a long-term project outside of work where you were solely responsible for doing the work (for example, completed a thesis, wrote a book that was published, prepared a horse for competition that won a ribbon, restored an antique car, etc.)?

26. Have you identified and solved a problem with a procedure, product, or service that benefited the organization (for example, saved the organization time or money, increased sales, reduced errors, etc.)?

27. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved conducting quality checks or following up with customers or clients to ensure satisfaction with a product or service?

28. Have you successfully completed a highly structured, formal training program, not including an apprenticeship for a trade or craft, that required you to learn a complex body of information (for example, training for jobs in insurance, law enforcement, real estate, etc.)?

29. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved discussing sensitive information with others, or interviewing or surveying people, either in person or by telephone, to gather information they were reluctant to give?

30. Have you successfully done work where one of your primary responsibilities was to solve customer problems (for example, provided support services for customers with software problems)?

31. Have you successfully reviewed and evaluated forms, applications, documents, or other information, not including contract proposals or bids, to make determinations (for example, to determine approval or denial of loans, eligibility for claims, etc.)?

32. Have you successfully done work that only occasionally required you to present information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?

33. Have you successfully done work that involved writing technical or legal reports, or translating technical or other complex material into language that was more easily understood?

34. Have you received formal recognition for your written work (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?

35. In high school, did you have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, belong to an honor society, or graduate with honors?

36. Have you suggested or made changes to products or procedures that resulted in better meeting customer needs?

37. Have you learned a hobby or leisure activity well enough that others have paid you to do it?

38. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved verifying the accuracy of information or the relevance of information to a problem or a situation (for example, investigative work)?

39. Have you successfully done work in a setting where the fast pace required employees to assist each other to ensure that quality service or products were provided (for example, worked on an assembly line, in a fast-food restaurant, etc.)?

40. Have you broken a sales record or a similar record, regularly exceeded quotas or similar productivity standards, or received formal recognition for doing work that surpassed what was expected (for example, received a certificate of appreciation, bonus, etc.)?

41. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your customer service skills?

42. Have you received formal recognition for solving a work-related problem (for example, received an award, a letter of commendation, etc.)?

43. Since high school, have you received a grade of B or above in oral communication classes (for example, speech, public speaking, theater, etc.) or participated in activities that improved your oral communication skills (for example, training classes, workshops, seminars, debate team, speech club, etc.)?

44. Have you successfully done work that only occasionally involved helping others work out their problems (for example, worked as a resident advisor in a dorm, camp counselor, etc.)?

45. Do you regularly monitor your progress toward achieving your career goals (for example, by initiating discussions about your career goals with your supervisor, employee counselor, mentor, etc.)?

46. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved composing letters or writing reports containing several short paragraphs, such as investigation reports, accident reports, performance evaluations, etc.?

47. Have you successfully done work that frequently required you to present nontechnical information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?

48. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved deciding how best to use the strengths of team members (for example, deciding who to assign to various projects, which player to put in each position, etc.)?

49. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your teamwork skills?

50. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting with people, other than your co-workers, from a foreign country or from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds?

51. Have you received formal recognition (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, etc.) or been given certain assignments because of your ability to work well in a group?

52. Have you successfully completed a large-scale project (lasting several months or longer) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?

53. Have you devised a strategy to overcome a major setback that successfully enabled you to complete a project on time or within budget?

54. Have you effectively served on a problem-solving, planning, or goal-setting committee or team?

55. Have you successfully taught team-building skills in training classes, workshops, or seminars?

56. Have you successfully done work that required extensive on-the-job training?

57. Have you successfully worked closely with a client over an extended period of time to complete a project or resolve a problem?

58. Have you successfully dealt with a disruption to regular operations in a way that allowed for completion of the work or continuation of a noncritical service?

59. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your self-management skills (for example, time management, goal setting, career development, etc.)?

60. Have you successfully learned a hobby or leisure activity requiring extensive study or use of complex directions (for example, constructing stereo or computer systems, making stained glass objects, etc.)?

61. Have you developed a formal mechanism to learn more about a problem (for example, developed a survey, conducted interviews or focus groups, etc.)?

62. Have you written procedures or instructions that others have followed successfully (for example, instruction manuals, survey instructions, training materials, etc.)?

63. Have you successfully remained polite and tactful while doing work where one of your primary responsibilities was to handle customer problems or complaints (for example, worked as a customer service representative)?

64. Have you successfully done work that involved making personnel decisions (for example, who to hire, promote, or discipline) or deciding how to allocate equipment, materials, staff, etc.?

65. Have you received favorable feedback about your ability to provide oral instructions or on-the-job training to others, or about your ability to instruct or coach others in athletic, leisure, or community activities?

66. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting or coordinating with people outside of your immediate work group (for example, people from other offices, departments, organizations, etc.)?

67. Have you received formal recognition for your ability to work well with others (for example, received a letter of recommendation or appreciation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?

68. Have you learned a hobby or leisure activity well enough that you have been asked to do it for others on a voluntary basis?

69. Have you successfully done work where you played a key role in keeping morale up, fostering team spirit or cooperation, or making a group more productive (for example, worked as a coach, supervisor, campaign manager, etc.)?

70. Have you successfully done work that involved deciding which supplies, equipment, or merchandise to purchase for a group or organization?

71. Have you successfully done work that often required you to accommodate last minute requests from customers or clients or to provide quality service in situations where timeliness is critical (for example, worked as a courier or travel agent, worked in newspaper publishing, etc.)?

72. Have you served on a decision-making board or committee (for example, student governing board, planning board, homeowners' association board, etc.)?

73. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved making decisions about disclosure of sensitive or confidential information?

74. Have you been requested to take on additional responsibilities because of your ability to manage your own work effectively?

75. Have you done work that involved writing brochures, press releases, or speeches?

76. Have you successfully written reports that presented facts, findings, logical conclusions, and persuasive arguments (for example, wrote a thesis, briefing papers, policy papers, complex research papers, etc.)?

77. Have you often been asked to proofread or edit the writing of others for content, punctuation, spelling, and grammar?

Required Documents:
For this job announcement the following documents are required:

1. Occupational Questionnaire
2. Resume
3. Required Documents Including:
-Transcripts (official or unofficial copies)
-For 5 point Veterans: DD-214-Most recent copy of Member 4 or statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty.
-For 10 point Veterans: DD-214-Most recent copy of Member 4 or statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, SF-15 with required accompanying documentation.

Contact Information:
NAIP STAFF

Phone: (717)605-3923

Email: naipjobs@navy.mil


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What To Expect Next:
After a review of your resume, required documents and occupational questionnaire is complete, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Failure to appear for a scheduled interview will be considered a declination of the job.