Contract Compliance Specialist

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. A relocation/recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications:

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience assisting with planning and developing procurement related documents AND assisting with performing inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and safety measures; OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the work of the position to be filled; OR An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above (Only graduate education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be used). that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE:

Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience planning and developing procurement related documents; performing property management duties with regards to assigned contracts, including complying with policies, programs, regulations and procedures for the management and safekeeping of government-furnished property; establishing inspection schedules and performing on-site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications, acceptable output and adherence to safety measures; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related to the work of the position being filled; OR A combination specialized experience and graduate education as described above. (Only graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours will be combined with the specialized experience). This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE:

Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.

Background Investigation:

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands:

In addition to work performed at a desk, the incumbent is involved in frequent stooping, bending and walking to perform inspections and witness contractor performance.

Work Environment:

The work is performed in a typical office setting but involves visits to contractor work sites as well as maintenance shop activities. Heat, dirt and dust are present at these facilities and require the use of safety equipment such as boots and glasses. This position may be filled at the GS-9 or GS-11 level. If selection is made at the GS-9 level, promotion to the GS-11 level may occur without further competition. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.