What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINSTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST position at Naval Sea Systems Command?
Summary You will serve as an ADMINSTRATIVE / TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (Purchasing Requisition Specialist) in the Systems Integration Department (G) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 and GS-10; the NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. Responsibilities You will be responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and services through different means of acquisition. You will work closely with customers to initiate the procurement process by entering PRs for new contracts and / or modifications to existing contract actions, including close-out and review requests for purchases. You will complete all applicable paperwork, reports, and procurement packages necessary to provide a complete acquisition package to the Approving Official (AO) for approval. You will assemble and submit monthly reconciliation packages and obtain purchase card AO approval. You will enter and track acquisition transactions into the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program from initiation to close-out. You will determine the most effective methods of acquiring products within requirement timeframes. You will provide detailed information on the requisitioning processes for compliance and efficiency by researching procured and stocked material in ERP systems. You will provide technical advice on Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Indian Head Division specific business rules, processes and procedures, and hierarchy of sources. You will provide training, guidance and assistance to employees at the next lower level to assist in developing their skills and expertise. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4 : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 pay band (GS-9 and GS-10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following : Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to process procurements for Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S). TO QUALIFY FOR NT-3 : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-2 pay band (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following : Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to process procurements in support of Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4 : In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience : A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR An LL.M., if related to the position being filled; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. TO QUALIFY FOR NT-3 : In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience : A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR An LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information : The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at : PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants : To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application : 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link : Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
