Job Listing: Contract Specialist

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 1 vacancy - Lexington, KY Please review the announcement carefully, and in its entirety.
Supplemental documentation is required for ALL applicants to
determine qualifications as outlined in the "Required Documents"
section of the announcement. While CBC and CBC-serviced employees
(i.e. CBFO, OHFO, PPPO, and SPRU) are not required to submit the
supplemental documentation in order to determine eligibility or
status, such as an SF-50 and performance appraisal, they are
responsible for ensuring that updated college transcripts are
included in their Official Personnel Folder or submitted as part of
their application under this announcement.
DOE participates in E-Verify. For more information on
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): DOE is an excellent, family
friendly employer and an exciting place to work. Our overarching
mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of
the United States; to promote scientific and technological
innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the
environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.

Office of Environmental Management (EM): The EM program is
responsible for cleaning up the environmental legacy of the nation's
nuclear weapons program and government-sponsored nuclear energy
research. The program is one of the largest, most diverse and
technically complex environmental cleanup programs in the world with
a projected life cycle cost of $250 billion, and a current operating
budget of $7 billion per year.

Portsmouth Paducah Project Office (PPPO): PPPO's mission is to
effectively implement the Office of Environmental Management (EM)
responsibilities, obligations and activities at the Department's
Portsmouth, Ohio, and Paducah, Kentucky sites in compliance with
Departmental policy.

For more information about DOE, EM and the Portsmouth Paducah
Project Office, which this position is located, visit the
href=http://www.em.doe.gov>Department of Energy site.

Reimbursement of standard relocation expenses for permanent change
of station (PCS) may be paid in accordance with applicable Federal
Travel Regulations (FTR). Determinations regarding PCS entitlements
will be made at the time a request is received to fill a specific
vacancy.

Major Duties

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management,
Portsmouth/Paducah Proect Office (PPPO)is seeking a highly motivated
individual to provide expert level solicitation, negotiation, award,
oversight and administration of complex contracts with unique
incentive structures. The incumbent serves as point of contact and
Contracting Officer for PPPO and client site contracts, and assists
PPPO and client sites on other acquisitions; plans, negotiates,
and/or administers complex procurements of goods, systems or
services; develops and/or reviews complex contractual pricing
arrangements and incentives; serves as a recognized expert on
contract and procurement matters; performs in-depth analysis of
requirements for contractor-provided products and services, and the
types of contract mechanisms suited for supporting PPPO activities;
advises the Manager, contracting functional leader, and other senior
PPPO and client site management on long-range procurement
strategies; provides guidance in preparing procurement plan
documents supporting specific Source Evaluation Board activities,
and provides PPPPO procurement policy and procedural
guidance to PPPO principal program areas; provides periodic
briefings and written reports on the status, issues, and progress of
the procurement process.

How to Apply

You must submit your application on-line BEFORE midnight Eastern
Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement. All
supplemental documentation must be received by fax or mail by the
closing date of the announcement. A complete application consists of
an online resume, responses to the online assessment questions,
KSA's, and submission of any required supporting documentation as
described in this announcement. Resumes and online responses to
questions should be submitted via the USAJobs website. A complete
resume in your online application is required for consideration.
Eligibility and qualifications determinations will be based only on
the resume and documentation received at the time applications are
reviewed (as vacancies occur). (If a complete resume is not
received, you will be rated ineligible for consideration.) E-mailed
or faxed resumes will NOT be considered.
Please ensure that you indicate in your application personal
information including name, address, home and work phone numbers,
and email addresses. For previous employment, please include the
names of supervisors and their current phone numbers. Please ensure
that you indicate grade level(s) for which you are applying, as well
as the category(ies) under which you are applying (current EM or DOE
employee, transfer, reinstatement, VEOA, etc.)
1. REGISTER (ON-LINE) - You must create a user account at
href="https://my.usajobs.opm.gov/login.asp?
redirect=https://my.usajobs.opm.gov/index.asp?WT.svl=mybutton"
>USAJOBS in order to apply.
When you select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this
page, you will be taken directly to this registration section. If
you have already registered, simply log in with your user name and
password.
Ensure that you claim your veterans' status and/or preference in
you're "My USAJobs" account. Veterans may be eligible for hiring
preference or special programs, including Veterans Employment
Opportunities Act (VEOA). For information about
href=http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp#Specialauths>
Veterans Appointing Authorities, click the hyperlink or go to
www.opm.gov.
You may be eligible to be hired under a non-competitive appointing
authority. For more information about
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.asp">career/career-
conditional appointing authorities or excepted service
appointing authorities for
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/disability">people with disabilities,
click on the hyperlink or go to www.opm.gov. Proof of eligibility is
required.
To be eligible to receive consideration for priority selection under
DOE Priority Placement Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL), an applicant
must (1) meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements,
including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum
experience requirements as described above: AND (2) be "well-
qualified" (note: for Re-employment Priority List, the applicant
need only be basically qualified.) CTAP or ICTAP applicants will be
rated as well-qualified if they meet (1) all selective placement
factors (if specified) AND (2) the middle level of the ranking
criteria associated with ALL quality ranking factors. All priority
placement candidates who are determined to be well-qualified will be
referred to the hiring official in priority placement order for
priority selection before or in conjunction with any other referral
list of candidates. Priority placement candidates who do not meet
the definition of well-qualified candidates will be informed in
writing of the status of their application immediately following a
second independent review.
Current DOE Federal employees eligible under the DOE CTAP, or
current/former non-DOE Federal employees eligible under the ICTAP,
must submit a copy of your Certificate of Expected Separation or
similar document, or specific Reduction-In-Force notice, with your
online application. Indicate in your online application that you are
applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Then fax your proof of
eligibility to (513) 246-0525, referencing the announcement number
on your fax. Additional proof if eligibility is not immediately
required, but may be requested later as necessary. See
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/ctap/emp-guide/egct.doc">OPM's ICTAP
guidance (click on hyperlink or go to www.opm.gov/ctap/emp-
guide/egct.doc) for more information.
2. RESUME (ON-LINE) - You must enter your resume online or you will
not be considered. Create your resume using the USAJOBS' Resume
Builder, which allows you to create a uniform resume that provides
all of the information required by government agencies. Your
registration information and resume will automatically be
transferred to the system used by DOE. Here's some
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/resumetips.asp" >helpful tips for
your resume and KSAs. (Click on the hyperlink or go to
http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/resumetips.asp)
3. RESPOND TO QUESTIONS (ON-LINE) - The first time you apply, you
will be asked several general questions before proceeding to the
assessment questions for the vacancy you have selected. If you have
applied before, you will be given the option either to update the
general information, or to proceed directly to the assessment
questions. Respond online to the application questions. Check the
box indicating you would like a copy of your application emailed to
you, and click "Finished". If you have successfully submitted your
on-line application, you will see a screen telling you that your
application has been sent. If you do not see these words, you have
not successfully completed your application.
Quality ranking factors (i.e. KSAs) for this position include the
following or similar questions you will be asked as part of the
online application process:
* Knowledge of procurement and contracting laws, regulations, and
requirements in a Federal environment to include experience in
interpreting such requirements in support of an organization's
mission and clients.
* Experience in planning and developing contract strategies;
negotiating contract terms and conditions; and developing,
reviewing, and/or implementing contract pricing arrangements and
incentives.
* Experience in preparing procurement plan documents supporting
Source Evaluation Board activities; providing advice to
participants; and participating on Source Evaluation Boards.
If you wish to edit your application, you may return to USAJOBS and
re-apply; previous responses will be saved and can be updated. Be
sure to click "Finished" and look for the screen indicating your
application was sent. You may edit your information until midnight
EST of the announcement close date.
4. FAX OR MAIL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION - You must fax or mail any
supplemental documentation requested in the following "Required
Documents" section to the contact listed below. Supplemental
materials must be received no later than the closing date of the
announcement. Failure to submit the required documentation within
the specified time frame will result in loss of consideration.
Please reference the announcement number for this position on your
supplemental documentation.
CONTACT INFORMATION -
Kimberly Dellinger, Human Resources Specialist
DOE - EMCBC
250 E. 5th St, Ste 500, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Telephone Number: 513-246-0520
E-mail Address: Kimberly.dellinger@emcbc.doe.gov
Fax Number: 513-246-0525
If you are unable to apply online, you may request alternate
application procedures. To do so, you must contact the employing
office at the address shown above at least two working days prior to
the closing date.


Required Documents:
Supplemental documentation MUST be submitted for this specific
announcement, even if you have submitted similar or identical
supporting documentation for another announcement. This is required
for ALL applicants, except CBC and CBC-serviced employees (see note
below). These documents are needed in order to determine your
eligibility to apply under this announcement, positive education
requirements, and/or to confirm Veterans Status/Preference. Failure
to submit this documentation may result in your not being considered
for the position.
You must submit ALL appropriate supporting documentation (received
by mail or fax - see contact information) as applicable, and which
are outlined below, to this office by the closing date of this
announcement.
Note: While CBC and CBC-serviced employees are not required to
submit the supplemental documentation in order to determine
eligibility or status, such as an SF-50 and performance appraisal,
they are responsible for ensuring that updated college transcripts
and certifications are included in their Official Personnel Folder
or submitted as part of their application under this announcement.
Supplemental documentation MUST be submitted for this specific
announcement, even if you have submitted similar or identical
supporting documentation for another announcement. This is required
for ALL applicants. These documents are needed in order to determine
your eligibility to apply under this announcement, positive
education requirements, and/or to confirm Veterans
Status/Preference. Failure to submit this documentation may result
in your not being considered for the position.
1. Veterans Preference and/or Veterans eligibility for Veterans
Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Veterans Recruitment Appointment
(VRA), and/or 30% Disabled Veterans Authority: As applicable, a
Member 4 copy of the DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty) documenting your final military discharge, release
or retirement, SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference),
supporting documentation as listed on the form, Letter from the
Department of Veterans Affairs signed and dated on or after January
1, 1991. Please submit all DD-214's if you have more than one period
of service. Current active duty members: please submit a copy of
your current orders, or a document from your superior officer
stating that you are in active service and are expected to be
released on XX date.
2. Employment Program for People with Disabilities: Veterans
Administration documentation or State Vocational Rehabilitation
Certification.
2. CTAP/ICTAP: Proof of Priority Selection Eligibility (Certificate
of Expected Separation or Reduction-in-Force notice). To be eligible
to receive consideration for priority selection under DOE Priority
Placement Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL), an applicant must (1) meet
the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements, including any
medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational and
experience requirements as described above; AND (2) be "well-
qualified" (note: for Re-employment Priority List, the applicant
need only be basically qualified). CTAP, ICTAP or applicants will be
rated as well-qualified if they meet (1) all selective placement
factors (if specified) AND (2) the middle level of the ranking
criteria associated with ALL quality ranking factors. All priority
placement candidates who are determined to be well-qualified will be
referred to the hiring official in priority placement order for
priority selection before or in conjunction with any other referral
list of candidates. Priority placement candidates who do not meet
the definition of well qualified, but are basically qualified, will
be rated and ranked along with other qualified candidates, and will
be informed in writing of the status of their application
immediately following a second independent review.
Current DOE Federal employees eligible under the DOE CTAP, or
current/former non-DOE Federal employees eligible under the ICTAP,
must submit a copy of your Certificate of Expected Separation or
similar document, or specific Reduction-In-Force notice, with your
online application. Indicate in your online application that you are
applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Then fax your proof of
eligibility to (513) 246-0525, referencing the announcement number
on your fax. Additional proof of eligibility is not immediately
required, but may be requested later as necessary. See
href=http://www.opm.gov/ctap/emp-guide/egct.doc>OPM's ICTAP
guidance (click on hyperlink or go to www.opm.gov/ctap/emp-
guide/egct.doc) for more information.
3. Academic Transcripts: Academic transcripts are required for this
position.
4. Certificate or License: Some positions require specific licenses
or certifications, and appropriate documentation must be submitted
in support of this. Please ensure that your online application
clearly lists any current certification and date that certification
was obtained.


Contact Information:
Kimberly Dellinger

Phone: 513-246-0520

Fax: 513-246-0525

Email: kimberly.dellinger@emcbc.doe.gov


Or write:
Environmental Management
EMCBC-Human Resources
250 E. 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Fax: 513-246-0525


What To Expect Next:
After your application is received, your supplemental documentation
will be evaluated to determine your eligibility, and an evaluation
will be conducted of your online application (including answers to
supplemental questions) to determine your qualifications and/or
ranking. You can view the status of your application online at
anytime. Go to the DOE Jobs Online website, enter your ID and
password, and click "View My Status" to see the latest information
concerning your status. We will update your status when changes are
made. If you have other questions or need other assistance, please
see "Contact Information".