VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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TVA: AR-10-06 = &nb= sp; Position Number: R70329000/F70329000 = = &nb= sp; Enlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; = ; Contract Specialist

Series, Grade: = GS-1102-09 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; <= o:p>

Salary Range: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; $47,448.00 To $61,678.00 Per Annual

Open Date:   22 January 2010        =               =                   =      Close Date:   05 March 2010

Area of Consideration:           &= nbsp;   All Members Of The Vermont Army and Air National Guard And All Those Eligible To Become Members.

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Location of position:         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   USPFO-VT, Bldg #3, Camp Johnson

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Selecting Official:        &= nbsp;             &= nbsp;       MAJ Joyce Merrill, Supv Contract Specl, Camp Johnson, Colchester, VT

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Instructions For Applying

On-Board Applicants= :   All Permanent/Indefinite VTARNG technicians MUST submit a complete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: AGO-VT Form 300-1,   AGO-VT Form 300-4, AGO-VT Fo= rm 690-5, OF-306, an updated OF-612.   Any other supporting documentation will be at the discretion of the applicant.<= o:p>

Non-Technician Applicants: All applicants MUST submit a compl= ete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a minimum: Completed OF-612, OF-306, = AGO-VT Form 690-5, and an AGO-VT Form 300-4.

All applicants are responsible for showing on their applications how they meet all requirements on the vacancy announcement. Failure to comply with this will r= esult in an incomplete application and the applicant will not be considered for t= he position. <= /p>

Excepted Service Requirement: All excepted service technicians a= re required to wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and federally recognized grade when performing technician duties and are requir= ed to comply with the uniform standards of the service.

Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Non-Technician Vermont Army National Guard per= sonnel who are SRIP participants (bonus recipients/student loan repayment program)= may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.&= nbsp; Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager at 802-338-33= 46 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may re= sult from accepting this position.

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Each applicant is responsible for insuring their application arrives at the Human Resources Office No Later Than (1600 Hours) on the closing date.

*** Vermont Army National Guard Membership is Required ***

Equal Employment Opportunity: The policy of the National Guard i= s to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religio= n, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. The National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program that is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Depart= ment of Defense.

Mail Application To: HRO-VT, Staffing Section, 789 V= ermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp Johnson,

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):     Each KSA lis= ted below is a baseline to determine your qualification for this position. Each KSA must be addressed thoroug= hly to demonstrate your qualification.

1. Knowledge of contracting regulations, procedures and policies.

2. Knowledge of price analysis, techniques, and business practices sufficient to evaluate price data on the basis of comparative prices,<= /o:p>

   standard price list or previous pri= ces.

3. Knowledge of business and industry practices and market conditions including commercial market sources or other competitive

    sources to obtain adequate prices.

4. Skill in interpreting and explaining a variety of procurement procedures and technical requirements.

OTHER PERTINENT DATA:= This position is vice: Nathan Powe= r. If an Army applicant is selected: Selectee must become assigned to a compatible military position in ENL MOS: 42A/F, 44C, 51C, 92A/Y/Z in any unit within the Vermont Army National G= uard. If an Air applicant is selected: Selected individual must become assigned t= o a compatible military position to be determined upon selection, AFSC 6C0X1, authorized military grade to be determined upon selection. Mandatory knowledge, educat= ion and experience of AFI 36-2101 must be met. Completion of L3ABR6C031-005 of 8 we= eks is mandatory for award of semi-skilled AFSC. Must have “70” in “GEN”. Must have a physical profile of at least “3”= in all areas. This position is open to All Members of the Vermont Army and Air National Guard and All Those Eligible To Become Member= s. This is a Permanent position. A Recruitment Incentive is authorized, if applicable.

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SPECIALIZ= ED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Must have 24 months= of experience in developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to the negotia= ting, awarding or administering of contracts, contract modifications and/or subcontracts. Experience which demonstrates the analysis of procurement policies and procedures and administering the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects= as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contr= act and contract termination. Experience in formulating policies and procures for the acquisition = of goods or services, participating in procurement.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 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.

Transcripts must be submitted with application.

2. Must complete mandat= ory DoD contracting courses within 18 months of selection.

3. Level II contracting certification required within 24 months of selection.

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BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   This pos= ition is located in the Purchasing and Contracting Division of the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). Incumbent performs dut= ies necessary to accomplish contracting functions and provide for supplies and services in support of programs essential to state Army and Air National Gu= ard daily operations, training, and readiness missions.

1. Performs pre-award, post-award, and contract close-out functions for a variety of supply, servi= ces, architect/ engineer services and construction contracts within both the Army and Air National Guard (NG). Contracting is established through sealed bidding procedures with so= me assignments involving negotiated small disadvantaged business program contracts, architect/engineer contracts, and Job Order Contracting (JOC) and Task Order Contracting (TOC) delivery orders.

2. Initiates advance acquisition or contracting plans for projects. Determines the appropriate contract type and applicable special provisions as they apply to the particular project. Prepares Pre-solicitation Notice a= nd Commerce Business Daily (CBD) synopsis.&nb= sp; Prepares the Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) = for procurements including solicitation provisions, proposal documents, contract clauses, and plans and specifications.&nbs= p; Prepares Determination to use Warranty Clause and calculates Liquida= ted Damages. Compiles Bidders Mai= ling List and issues the solicitation and subsequent amendment(s), if applicable.

3. At the public bid opening, may serve as the Bid Opening Officer, and prepares the Abstract of Bids. Determines the responsi= veness of all bids and prepares the Bid Opening report for distribution to the organization requirements office. Conducts pre-award survey of apparent low bidder with emphasis on financial resources and stability, past performance, and capacity. Prepares responsibility determinat= ion for review and approval. Ensu= res that funds obligation is in accordance with public law and that the pending contract is not over obligated.

4. Prepares and distr= ibutes award package consisting of signed and approved contracts, labor standards notification, and authority letters. Coordinates and/or conducts the pre-construction/performance confere= nce, acts as recorder, and prepares the minutes. Prepares notice to proceed (NTP).<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Receives and reviews contractor= 217;s performance and payment bonds and obtains legal review and acceptance. Evaluates contractor’s Certi= ficate of Insurance. Prepares Indivi= dual Procurement Action Report and awards synopsis for Commerce Business Daily publication. Receives request= for contract modifications or change orders.&n= bsp; Obtains necessary documentation to support the request. Analyze the contractor’s pro= posal for equitable adjustment and obtains government estimate from the project engineer.   Conducts pre-negotiation meetings to establish negotiation objectives and prepares t= he pre-negotiation memorandum. <= o:p>

5. Maintains contract files. Enforces compliance wi= th contractual requirements and monitors contract progress in relation to an established schedule in order to recommend approval of appropriate progress payments. Conducts labor interviews, reviews payrolls for compliance with applicable wage rates, monitors insurance certificates, and initiates necessary correspondence. Provides contract administration coordination, complete contract management, and is the central clearing poi= nt for all matters affecting the contract including changes, invoices, payment= s, funds obligation and adjustments, claims, disputes, travel allowances, qual= ity, services, and contract termination. &= nbsp;

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

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Human Resources Officer (Acting)

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