Technical Services Specialist

Summary

As a Technical Services Specialist, you will administer an assigned supply program engineering support business product administrative area. Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS); Office of Shared Services Delivery; Office of Supply Management; Global Supply Management Service Center; Engineering Division We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Position can be filled in any of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Worth, TX; Kansas City, MO; Lakewood, CO; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Tacoma, WA; Washington, DC You will perform the following duties: Performs a wide variety of functions pertaining to business and industry operations, practices, characteristics, and documentation for use in procurement of products (e.g., supplies, furniture, tools, etc.) and related methods and processes. Conducts comprehensive technical, quantitative, qualitative, and/or other evaluations of routine and non-routine commercial-of-the-shelf (i.e., COTS), complex, ambiguous, and/or unprecedented product descriptions, blueprints, performance and/or other specifications, drawing, as well as myriad other documentation and information submitted by civilian and defense agencies. Reviews peer technical and other writings and contract descriptions to eliminate technical ambiguity, contradictory language, or conflicts with broader FAS objectives. Extracts, formats, and translates raw engineering data and industrial research findings into plain-language guides accessible to non-technical procurement personnel, agency buyers, and/or other stakeholders. Authors, designs, and structurally alters highly complex technical materials, including research finding reports, specialized technical articles, procurement brochures, item catalogs, and various other deliverables. Evaluates, mediates, and independently resolves highly complex technical disputes and formal vendor challenges arising from rigid commodity/supply/product management decisions or specification enforcement. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: 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 or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-13 salary range starts at $108,173.00 per year. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience supporting business and industry operations by: Reviewing Item Purchase Description updates, Cataloging Action request and/or Brand Name or Equal analysis request for accuracy. Analyzing technical guidance for application in acquisition services. Providing product data to management for acquisition.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Knowledge of broad business and industry principles, guidelines, processes, practices, and procedures as well as product evaluation, analysis, and identification methods sufficient to serve as the principal administrative expert for assigned technical supply/commodity/product information services program. Knowledge of engineering, product documentation, and manufacturing practices, terminology, and concepts sufficient to evaluate routine, non-routine, and complex business and industrial product descriptions, specifications, research findings, blueprints, technical specifications, and other forms of data, information, and documentation. Knowledge of acquisition guidelines sufficient to interpret other broader guidelines, initiate specialized local procedures, and ensure technical aspects of procurement operations align with and support achievement of program segment, program, program office, and/or agency goals. Skill in oral and written communication and information gathering, organization, and evaluation of such sources as research findings, engineering data, and industrial capabilities sufficient to select, formulate, and present critical information on specialized commodities. Knowledge of guidelines, goals, and objectives sufficient to analyze, evaluate, and resolve potentially highly complex or unprecedented technical disputes. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.