Procurement Technician Job in Nashville - 91415722 - ZAAJJ5SA8O94I

Job Title:
Procurement Technician

Department:
Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:
Indian Health ServiceSub

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services - IHS

Job Announcement Number:
HHS-IHS-AQ-2011-0006

SALARY RANGE:
$31,315.00 - $40,706.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 to Thursday, October 13, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1106-05/05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full time Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
05

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Nashville, TN

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)  

Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)

Veteran's Preference Candidates


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JOB SUMMARY:The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.  The IHS provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health needs.

Responsible for assisting the Contract Specialists in the various aspects of procurement development: planning sealed bidding and contracting by negotiations, contract administration and contract closeout. Incumbent is responsible for assisting in the procurement of commodities, medical services and sanitation facilities construction in supporting four Service Units and various clinics as well as two two urban areas.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Nashville Area Office

POSITION DETAILS:

Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required:  No  
Supervisory/Managerial Position:  No   
Relocation Expenses Paid: Yes
Is position covered by PL 101-630? No
Is drug testing required?  No
Is government housing available? No

In order to be considered for this position, you must follow the instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab. This vacancy requires that you submit responses to a questionnaire. If you do not submit this information by the closing date of the announcement, you will not be considered. Please check "How to Apply" before clicking "Apply Online" below.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment.  The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.  In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Position subject to background investigation.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Nashville, TN


Incomplete applications will not be considered so please review the How to Apply section to ensure you submit all the required supporting documents.

*Assists Senior Contract Specialist with assigned contractors and programs in acquiring long term planning information and in preparing required acquisition, planning documentation.
*Assists in the preparation of solicitations once determination by the Senior Contract Specialist has been made regarding methods of procurement and specific provisions and clauses will be utilized.
*Assists in analyzing bids and proposals and responsibility reviews with a great deal of supervision.  Recommends award of contracts after thorough review to a Senior Contract Specialist.   
*Administers assigned contracts with specific day-to-day supervision.  
*Assists in closing out contracts with specific supervision from a Senior Contract Specialist. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:All applicants must meet the qualification requirements of this position by the closing date of the job announcement.

Specialized Experience: For GS-05, you must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 level that included duties such as: Experience which is in or related to policies/regulations assisting with contract negotiations, contract administration and contract close outs.
Your education may be used to substitute specific educational and/or work requirements.

Your education and work experience may be combined to meet the qualification requirements of this position.

If selected and you are qualified based on education you must provide an official transcript.
You must meet the requirements of the position by the closing date of the job announcement and provide the required documents no later than 12:00 midnight on the closing date of the job announcement to be considered for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:  list knowledge, skills, and/or ability

If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference).  We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire.  If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.  You will be deemed well qualified if you score 85 and above.

CTAP and ICTAP eligible employees who meet all education and experience requirements, must meet the well-qualified criteria which is to receive a rating of 85 out of a possible 100.To preview questions please click here.


BENEFITS:
The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits.
OTHER INFORMATION:

Information for Temporary and Term Employees

Vet Guide
Displaced Federal employees ICTAP criteria.
CTAP Information

IHS-OPERATED PROPERTIES ARE "TOBACCO FREE"
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
This position is covered under a bargaining unit.
The incumbent of this position is subject to call-back and/or standby work.


HOW TO APPLY:You must begin the application process online at USAJOBS. Submitting your USAJOBS resume and responses to the vacancy questions online is mandatory to be considered for this vacancy announcement.

Login to MYUSAJOBS and edit your existing resume or create a new resume to highlight the skills and experience you have that relate to THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY.
Upon logging in you will see a USAJOBS Alert describing the new ability to upload supporting documentation.  The document upload enhancement in Portfolio is not currently being used by Indian Health Service and job seekers should follow the instructions as indicated in the vacancy announcement for submission of supporting documentation.

Once you've crafted a vacancy-specific resume, return to the announcement and select "Apply Online." Select your vacancy-specific resume and submit it for consideration by clicking "Apply to this position now!" This will then take you to the IHS HHS Careers system to answer the core questions and job specific questions.

Once you have completed the online questionnaire, you may return to USAJOBS. However, your application may not be complete. Make sure you submit any supporting documentation (see below) before midnight Eastern Time on the closing date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:You must provide the required information during the online application process and fax all supporting documents to the fax number listed; if any of the following are missing when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:

1.  Resume complete in USAJOBS
2.  Responses to Core Questions
3.  Responses to Vacancy specific questions
4.  Applicable Supporting Documentation

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION :
Supporting documentation requested to complete the application process

1. Indian preference applicants - If claiming preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the current Form BIA - 4432 (expiration date 8/31/2011), "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only."  Indian preference will not be given unless the current form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA official of tribal enrollment records, documentation of lineal descent, state or academic records that document you possess one-half degree Indian blood from a tribe indigenous to the United States, as well as official records that establish your degree of Indian blood, such as census records. The applicant must also complete the family history chart if necessary.  (See the form for detailed instructions for the completion of the BIA-4432).
   
2. If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.


3. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former Federal employee, and/or if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility.


4. Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for experience and/or if the position has a positive education requirement.


5. Declaration for Federal Employment

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Janay Maupin
Phone: 505-248-4517
Fax: 505-248-4744
TDD: 301-443-6394
Email: Janay.Maupin@IHS.gov Agency Information:
Department of Health and Human Services - IHS
Division of Human Resources
5300 Homestead Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Fax: 505-248-4744

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once the job announcement closes, we will evaluate applications to determine qualifications and ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome by e-mail.

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