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US Army Corps of Engineers · 14 hours ago

Developmental Contract Specialist, GS-1102-7/9/11/12 (40659)

Omaha, NE

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Developmental Contract Specialist to join their Northwestern Division. This entry-level position involves training in contracting principles and responsibilities, including procurement activities and contract administration.

Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a Variety Of Developmental And Workload Support Duties Relative To Formal Contracting Activities, Which Are Designed To Further Advance The Employee s Knowledge Of The Principles And Concepts Of The Procurement Process And The Practical Application Involving Daily Operations:

Procures supplies or services, primarily through formal advertising or through limited use of negotiation techniques, under closer supervision to increase the employee’s skill, knowledge, and breadth of experience. Participates in the administration of firm-fixed price contracts and indefinite delivery contracts, requiring the employee to monitor progress of contractors, advising contractors, coordinating requests for deviation, and review of contractor payment requests

Performs a variety of tasks designed to further familiarize the employee with the process of pre-award contracting (e.g.,developing solicitation packages, opening of bids, evaluating responses, preparation of necessary justifications and approvals; preparing advertisements, handling protests)

Performs a Variety Of Informational And Workload Support Duties Relative To Small Purchase Activities Involving Goods And Services, Which Are Subject To Simplified Acquisition Regulations:

Receives requisitions for a wide variety of items. Checks requisitions for approvals, adequacy of description, correct quantities and contacts requisitioning personnel for clarification and additional information, if required. Determines whether items should be procured from General Services Administration, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Nonprofit Agencies Employing People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or in the open-market. Obtains prices for open-market through written Request for Quotations to known supply sources. Performs considerable research in obtaining suitable suppliers. Places orders using proper methods of purchase in accordance with governing regulations

Reviews quotes resulting from Requests for Quotation and selects supplier, considering transportation charges, discounts and delivery data, and compliance with specifications, in addition to the basic price quotation. Reviews and answers questions pertaining to delivery dates, substitution, priority, quality, and price arising in connection with procurement actions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

ContractingProcurement processSmall purchasesSolicitation packagesCertified Acquisition Professional

Required

Bachelors Degree

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration

All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment

A trial or probationary period may be required

A supervisory probationary period may be required

Direct deposit of pay is required

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 5% of the time

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident

The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter

This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment: Certified Acquisition Professional within 36 months (24 months preferred) of beginning the position