Purchasing agent
Company Name:
Department of Defense - Dept. of the Air Force
ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for merit promotion or appointment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your States and your community!
This position is located in the Base Contracting Office of the Resource Management Branch. Its purpose is to serve as a Purchasing Agent and contracting information systems administrator. Incumbent is responsible for handling the most difficult purchases within the section in purchasing goods and services primarily through informal open market methods to include technical items involving nonlocal sources of supply; preparing requests for special design items to include local manufacture; contracting for required services; and developing, implementing, maintaining, and training user personnel in the Base Contracting Automated System (BCAS). Serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Office in communications with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), maintenance vendors, SSC/SMLC (Support Center, Gunter AFB) and other functional areas of the Air Base for the purpose of coordinating the full implementation and operation of the BCAS data system. Exercises limited warrant authority (typically $25,000) in carrying out Purchasing Agent responsibilities.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Air National Guard membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible to join the Alabama Air National Guard, you may contact a recruiter at .POSITION STATUS: NON-MERITLOCATION: 187TH FW, MONTGOMERY, ALSELECTING OFFICIAL: MSgt S. SHANKS
Must be U.S. Citizen. Must maintain AL Air Guard Membership for continued employment. Maximum Military Rank: TSgt Compatible Military Assignment: AFSC: 6C0XX Must possess or be able to obtain Security Clearance. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is mandatory. ASVAB SCORE REQUIRED: GENERAL - 72
ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED:This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Alabama Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Air National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members of the Alabama Air National Guard.
AREA 3: All U.S. citizens eligible for membership in the Alabama Air National Guard. -- Purchases a variety of goods and services in support of Air National Guard requirements. Inputs data via BCAS to update vendor, stock item, accounting data, names and address files. Inputs information into BCAS for various acquisition reports.
Screens requests for procurement of supplies and services to determine type of procurement action required. Determines if purchase requests from requiring activities are adequate and sufficient for purchase and if small business/small purchase set-aside is appropriate.
Researches publications to determine if items are available through preferred supply sources such as Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Federal Prison Industries, Blind and Severely Handicapped, small business set-aside or other specified sources of supply.
Selects method of purchase (e.g. Imprest Fund Transaction, Credit Card Transaction, Blanket Purchase Agreement, Call, or Purchase Order). Applies Buy America Act evaluation criteria to small purchases. Issues delivery orders against FSSs and indefinite delivery contracts.
Prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and selects sources in purchasing items or services. Evaluates and conducts price analysis of each response to solicitation taking all factors into consideration including prices, transportation, handling charges, delivery dates, quality of products and discount rates in making award decisions.
Negotiates for services such as copier, computer and aircraft maintenance, billeting, dry cleaning and laundry, food service, etc. Discusses with potential suppliers matters of price, discounts, and delivery provisions.
Contacts users to clarify requirements or to suggest substitutes, or suppliers to give and receive information about new items, new supply sources, prices, and item availability; explain specific requirements, regulations and procedures; obtain essential items or services within short deadlines; and question price quotations which appear to be unreasonable.
Determines the need for and establishes Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Determines mandatory and optional provisions and contract provisions and clauses to be included in BPAs and conducts reviews.
Evaluates vendors progress towards meeting small purchase delivery and performance requirements. Identifies failures in compliance with contract provisions in small purchase. Notifies small purchase vendors of delinquencies or quality deficiencies.
Monitors work in progress, maintains surveillance on the status of work, makes day-to-day adjustments to work assignments in accordance with priorities, coordinates on special program requirements, and advises supervisor as to the status of assigned work, performance, and training needs.
As BCAS systems administrator, directs, performs, and monitors the operation and maintenance of the system. Advises the Contracting Branch Chief on system technical matters. Analyzes system outputs to evaluate data flow and reporting integrity.
Trains field and office employees in the operation and maintenance of system equipment. Develops and maintains a variety of user training information such as step-by-step procedures for use in new programs, patterns control operator manual, system recovery manual, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and updates as required.
Identifies the cause of and means of recovery from operational failures.
Performs interface processing with other interrelated application programs such as the Accounting and Finance and Supply Interface systems. Troubleshoots problems that periodically arise in connection with these interrelated application programs.
Performs administrative utilities management as required to update the database in connection with current vendor information, accounting data, access security, Federal Stock Class (FSC)/buyer and address maintenance.
Serves as the Automated Data Processing System Security Officer (ADPSSO). Develops systems security procedures and internal controls in accordance with current security regulations.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
GENERAL
Experience: Experience education or training in clerical, administrative or technical work which demonstrated knowledge of purchasing procedures, practices, or regulations; or experience which demonstrates ability to meet and deal satisfactorily with others.
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-07: Must have at least 12 months experience, education or training using a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services, furniture and equipment. Experience with awarding and signing routine purchase contracts. Experience applying previously acquired procurement training to make open market awards for supplies and services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Army Federal Acquisition Regulations (AFARS), and National Guard Federal Acquisition Regulations (NGFARS), sufficient to negotiate, award, and administer purchase orders and diversified contracts. Requires knowledge of cost and pricing analysis. This extensive body of regulations must be applied accurately and requires extensive training and experience to use properly.
Knowledge of standard procedures and operating instructions in the contracting field sufficient to process specialized purchasing actions. This includes receiving and reviewing purchase requests, surveying and determining available services and sources of supplies, initiating solicitations, analyzing quotations, utilizing discounts, delivery acceleration, methods of shipment such as origin or destination, interpreting contracts and clauses and performing other actions in support of the overall mission.
Knowledge of the mission of various components of the organization in order to understand and acquire the specialized requirements for goods and services and to be able to prepare appropriate contract terms and solicitations with the appropriate terms and clauses.
Knowledge of the operation of application purchasing software necessary to perform assigned studies and projects, specialist duties and coordination of systems utilization.
Knowledge of complex relational data base management application programs to include data base structures, record fields, files and the coding required to manipulate the data within those files to search, calculate, display and print existing data in a designated output format.
General knowledge of applicable computer operating systems (UNIX,
MSDOS, etc).
Substitution of Education for Specialized
Experience: Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION AS SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.
COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All applications will be considered regardless of AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to and qualify in a compatible military position. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technical school training in a military status.
Compatible Military Assignment: AFSC: 6C0XX Applicants do not have to possess this AFSC to be certified as qualified.
ASVAB SCORE: General - 72MILITARY GRADE: Only applicants in the military grade listed below will be considered. Please include your military grade on your resume.
Maximum Military Rank/Grade: TSgt Individuals exceeding the maximum military grade are required to submit a letter along with resume agreeing to a military demotion if selected. This statement of understanding is required for basic qualification.
Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND/FAX/COURIER/EMAIL ANY APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES TO THE ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will not be considered for this position.
You may use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
(Here is a link for aiding you in building your USA-Jobs Resume):
Option A: Online Qualifications Questionnaire. Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:
You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed - and your r sum is not attached - until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your r sum .
You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.
You must complete the entire process by 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Eastern Standard Time of the closing date: Monday, October 06, 2014 / Vacancy Identification Number: 1206980
If you Submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, choose one of these options:
If your r sum is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your r sum will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.
Option B: Paper Qualifications Questionnaire. If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper. Follow these steps:
1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at - after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
3. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.
If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need 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 any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is . Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
Current Resume (list your duties/responsibilities related to the qualifying experience listed above)
Qualification Questionnaire (On-line or OPM Form 1203-FX)
Transcripts (Copy MUST be submitted with this application to receive full credit for substitution for experience)Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made 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.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Main site for new federal employees -
Flexible Spending Accounts - This Program allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit:
Health Insurance - The FEHB Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit:
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit:
Life Insurance - The FEGLI Program offers Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit:
Long Term Care Insurance - The FLTCIP provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit:
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department of Defense - Dept. of the Air Force
ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for merit promotion or appointment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your States and your community!
This position is located in the Base Contracting Office of the Resource Management Branch. Its purpose is to serve as a Purchasing Agent and contracting information systems administrator. Incumbent is responsible for handling the most difficult purchases within the section in purchasing goods and services primarily through informal open market methods to include technical items involving nonlocal sources of supply; preparing requests for special design items to include local manufacture; contracting for required services; and developing, implementing, maintaining, and training user personnel in the Base Contracting Automated System (BCAS). Serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Office in communications with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), maintenance vendors, SSC/SMLC (Support Center, Gunter AFB) and other functional areas of the Air Base for the purpose of coordinating the full implementation and operation of the BCAS data system. Exercises limited warrant authority (typically $25,000) in carrying out Purchasing Agent responsibilities.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Air National Guard membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible to join the Alabama Air National Guard, you may contact a recruiter at .POSITION STATUS: NON-MERITLOCATION: 187TH FW, MONTGOMERY, ALSELECTING OFFICIAL: MSgt S. SHANKS
Must be U.S. Citizen. Must maintain AL Air Guard Membership for continued employment. Maximum Military Rank: TSgt Compatible Military Assignment: AFSC: 6C0XX Must possess or be able to obtain Security Clearance. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is mandatory. ASVAB SCORE REQUIRED: GENERAL - 72
ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED:This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Alabama Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Air National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members of the Alabama Air National Guard.
AREA 3: All U.S. citizens eligible for membership in the Alabama Air National Guard. -- Purchases a variety of goods and services in support of Air National Guard requirements. Inputs data via BCAS to update vendor, stock item, accounting data, names and address files. Inputs information into BCAS for various acquisition reports.
Screens requests for procurement of supplies and services to determine type of procurement action required. Determines if purchase requests from requiring activities are adequate and sufficient for purchase and if small business/small purchase set-aside is appropriate.
Researches publications to determine if items are available through preferred supply sources such as Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Federal Prison Industries, Blind and Severely Handicapped, small business set-aside or other specified sources of supply.
Selects method of purchase (e.g. Imprest Fund Transaction, Credit Card Transaction, Blanket Purchase Agreement, Call, or Purchase Order). Applies Buy America Act evaluation criteria to small purchases. Issues delivery orders against FSSs and indefinite delivery contracts.
Prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and selects sources in purchasing items or services. Evaluates and conducts price analysis of each response to solicitation taking all factors into consideration including prices, transportation, handling charges, delivery dates, quality of products and discount rates in making award decisions.
Negotiates for services such as copier, computer and aircraft maintenance, billeting, dry cleaning and laundry, food service, etc. Discusses with potential suppliers matters of price, discounts, and delivery provisions.
Contacts users to clarify requirements or to suggest substitutes, or suppliers to give and receive information about new items, new supply sources, prices, and item availability; explain specific requirements, regulations and procedures; obtain essential items or services within short deadlines; and question price quotations which appear to be unreasonable.
Determines the need for and establishes Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Determines mandatory and optional provisions and contract provisions and clauses to be included in BPAs and conducts reviews.
Evaluates vendors progress towards meeting small purchase delivery and performance requirements. Identifies failures in compliance with contract provisions in small purchase. Notifies small purchase vendors of delinquencies or quality deficiencies.
Monitors work in progress, maintains surveillance on the status of work, makes day-to-day adjustments to work assignments in accordance with priorities, coordinates on special program requirements, and advises supervisor as to the status of assigned work, performance, and training needs.
As BCAS systems administrator, directs, performs, and monitors the operation and maintenance of the system. Advises the Contracting Branch Chief on system technical matters. Analyzes system outputs to evaluate data flow and reporting integrity.
Trains field and office employees in the operation and maintenance of system equipment. Develops and maintains a variety of user training information such as step-by-step procedures for use in new programs, patterns control operator manual, system recovery manual, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and updates as required.
Identifies the cause of and means of recovery from operational failures.
Performs interface processing with other interrelated application programs such as the Accounting and Finance and Supply Interface systems. Troubleshoots problems that periodically arise in connection with these interrelated application programs.
Performs administrative utilities management as required to update the database in connection with current vendor information, accounting data, access security, Federal Stock Class (FSC)/buyer and address maintenance.
Serves as the Automated Data Processing System Security Officer (ADPSSO). Develops systems security procedures and internal controls in accordance with current security regulations.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
GENERAL
Experience: Experience education or training in clerical, administrative or technical work which demonstrated knowledge of purchasing procedures, practices, or regulations; or experience which demonstrates ability to meet and deal satisfactorily with others.
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-07: Must have at least 12 months experience, education or training using a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services, furniture and equipment. Experience with awarding and signing routine purchase contracts. Experience applying previously acquired procurement training to make open market awards for supplies and services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Army Federal Acquisition Regulations (AFARS), and National Guard Federal Acquisition Regulations (NGFARS), sufficient to negotiate, award, and administer purchase orders and diversified contracts. Requires knowledge of cost and pricing analysis. This extensive body of regulations must be applied accurately and requires extensive training and experience to use properly.
Knowledge of standard procedures and operating instructions in the contracting field sufficient to process specialized purchasing actions. This includes receiving and reviewing purchase requests, surveying and determining available services and sources of supplies, initiating solicitations, analyzing quotations, utilizing discounts, delivery acceleration, methods of shipment such as origin or destination, interpreting contracts and clauses and performing other actions in support of the overall mission.
Knowledge of the mission of various components of the organization in order to understand and acquire the specialized requirements for goods and services and to be able to prepare appropriate contract terms and solicitations with the appropriate terms and clauses.
Knowledge of the operation of application purchasing software necessary to perform assigned studies and projects, specialist duties and coordination of systems utilization.
Knowledge of complex relational data base management application programs to include data base structures, record fields, files and the coding required to manipulate the data within those files to search, calculate, display and print existing data in a designated output format.
General knowledge of applicable computer operating systems (UNIX,
MSDOS, etc).
Substitution of Education for Specialized
Experience: Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION AS SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.
COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All applications will be considered regardless of AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to and qualify in a compatible military position. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technical school training in a military status.
Compatible Military Assignment: AFSC: 6C0XX Applicants do not have to possess this AFSC to be certified as qualified.
ASVAB SCORE: General - 72MILITARY GRADE: Only applicants in the military grade listed below will be considered. Please include your military grade on your resume.
Maximum Military Rank/Grade: TSgt Individuals exceeding the maximum military grade are required to submit a letter along with resume agreeing to a military demotion if selected. This statement of understanding is required for basic qualification.
Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND/FAX/COURIER/EMAIL ANY APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES TO THE ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will not be considered for this position.
You may use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
(Here is a link for aiding you in building your USA-Jobs Resume):
Option A: Online Qualifications Questionnaire. Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:
You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed - and your r sum is not attached - until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your r sum .
You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.
You must complete the entire process by 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Eastern Standard Time of the closing date: Monday, October 06, 2014 / Vacancy Identification Number: 1206980
If you Submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, choose one of these options:
If your r sum is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your r sum will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.
Option B: Paper Qualifications Questionnaire. If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper. Follow these steps:
1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at - after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
3. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.
If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need 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 any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is . Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
Current Resume (list your duties/responsibilities related to the qualifying experience listed above)
Qualification Questionnaire (On-line or OPM Form 1203-FX)
Transcripts (Copy MUST be submitted with this application to receive full credit for substitution for experience)Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made 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.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Main site for new federal employees -
Flexible Spending Accounts - This Program allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit:
Health Insurance - The FEHB Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit:
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit:
Life Insurance - The FEGLI Program offers Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit:
Long Term Care Insurance - The FLTCIP provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit:
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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