Procurement and Property Specialist

Company: usagov
Location: Talladega
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Summary
Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?
You can have a meaningful career with an agency that truly values a diverse workforce. You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions. We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming. Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  Current federal employees of this agency.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Clarification from the agency
  --- BOP Employees Nationwide
  --- DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area.
  --- Duty Location: FCI Talladega, AL
  Duties
  Charged with the responsibility of performing all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards for acquisitions at or under the BOP Level I Warrant authority.
  Prepares and submits various procurement reports required by General Services Administration, Department of Justice, etc.
  Develops new sources of supply by stimulating interest in the bidding.
  Responsible for development, implementation, upkeep and overall operation of the SENTRY property management system within the institution.
  Assists in the evaluation, classification, reporting and final disposition of personal property.
  Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
  Requirements
  Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
    The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: Click Here
    Qualifications
    To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:
    Education:
    GL-07: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
    GL-09: 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.
    Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
    OR
    Experience:
    GL-07 and GL-09: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
    Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
    GL-07:
    • Experience using and understanding procurement terminology and inventory account codes relating to an computerized automated system.
    • Experience includes knowledge of various procurement activities and various inventory methods to maintain accountability of assets.
    • Experience gathering information on requests for proposals and experience with identifying discrepancies between inventory and physical property.
    • Experience discussing procurement actions with vendors and preparing disposal schedules for excess property. GL-09:
      • Experience with performing procurement transactions at the BOP Level I warrant authority and overseeing the operation of the SENTRY property management system.
      • Experience meeting with contractors representatives to negotiate formal contracts and experience with physical property distribution.
      • Experience preparing terms for contract services to ensure conformance to Federal Acquisitions Regulations and experience in classifying the final disposition of agency property.
      • Experience executing formally advertised contracts for a wide variety of materials and experience maintaining a perpetual accountability of assets through their life cycle. OR
        Combination of Education and Experience:
        GL-07 and GL-09: Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of this position as described above.
        If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
        **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
        Education
        See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
        ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
        Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
        Superior Academic Achievement. (S.A.A.) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A.
        In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.
        If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
        Additional information
        This position IS included in the bargaining unit.
        In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
        The representative rate for this position is $65,238 per annum ($31.26 per hour).
        Special Conditions of Employment Section:
        Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
        All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
        The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.
        Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
        The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
        Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
        As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
        • Benefits
          A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
          Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated
          You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
          If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
          There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:
          • Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
          • Your responses to the eligibility questions;
          • Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire;
          • Your supporting documentation, if required. Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
            If you applied to more than one grade level, BE ADVISED that you may be selected at ANY grade level for which you applied and are found qualified (i.e., if the job is announced at the 9/11 grade levels and you apply for the GS/GL-9 and the GS-11,and you are found qualified at BOTH grade levels, you may be selected at either grade level).
            What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?
            The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
            GL-07 and GL-09:
            • Ability to communicate orally.
            • Ability to communicate in writing.
            • Knowledge of procurement techniques and contract formulation/administrative procedures.
            • Ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations.
            • Ability to work with data on a computer. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
              • Benefits
                A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
                Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
              • Required Documents
                As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
                
                • Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
                • In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification.
                • Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade.
                • Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
                • Current federal employees NOT employed by the BOP and former federal employees MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
                • CTAP, Click Here, if applicable.
                • A college transcript which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded, if applicable. (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.) Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.
                  We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
                  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
                  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
                  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
                • How to Apply
                  You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.
                  NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
                  Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).
                  All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation.
                  NOTE: Failure to follow these application procedures will result in the applicant losing consideration for this position.
                  Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.
                  Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
                  DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
                  Consolidated Staffing Unit
                  346 Marine Forces Drive
                  Grand Prairie, TX 75051
                  E-Mail: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
                  Phone: 972-352-4200
                  Agency contact information
                  CSU
                  Phone
                  972-352-4200
                  Email
                  BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
                  Address
                  JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS Consolidated Staffing Unit 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 United States
                  Next steps
                  We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application process has been completed. Normally, Selecting Officials will make a selection within 90-days. When deemed necessary, the selection process may be extended up to 180-days from the date the certificate(s), (Exception, Best Qualified Lists) is/are generated to make a selection.
                • Fair and Transparent
                  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
                  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
                  • Reasonable accommodation policy
                  • Financial suitability
                  • Selective Service
                  • New employee probationary period
                  • Signature and false statements
                  • Privacy Act
                  • Social security number request Required Documents
                    • Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
                    • In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification.
                    • Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade.
                    • Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
                    • Current federal employees NOT employed by the BOP and former federal employees MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
                    • CTAP, Click Here, if applicable.
                    • A college transcript which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded, if applicable. (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.) Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.
                      We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
                      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
                      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
                      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
                      How to Apply
                      You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.
                      NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
                      Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).
                      All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation.
                      NOTE: Failure to follow these application procedures will result in the applicant losing consideration for this position.
                      Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.
                      Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
                      DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
                      Consolidated Staffing Unit
                      346 Marine Forces Drive
                      Grand Prairie, TX 75051
                      E-Mail: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
                      Phone: 972-352-4200
                      Agency contact information
                      CSU
                      Phone
                      972-352-4200
                      Email
                      BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
                      Address
                      JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS Consolidated Staffing Unit 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 United States
                      Next steps
                      We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application process has been completed. Normally, Selecting Officials will make a selection within 90-days. When deemed necessary, the selection process may be extended up to 180-days from the date the certificate(s), (Exception, Best Qualified Lists) is/are generated to make a selection.
                      Fair & Transparent
                      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
                      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
                      • Reasonable accommodation policy
                      • Financial suitability
                      • Selective Service
                      • New employee probationary period
                      • Signature and false statements
                      • Privacy Act
                      • Social security number request

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