Public Notice for Direct Hire (INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency in Maryland seeks a property management specialist to perform a full range of assignments under direct supervision, focusing on contractor property programs and regulatory adherence.

The role requires travel up to 25% within the continental US, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain security clearance. Acquisition certification must be achieved within 36 months of appointment, with potential for career growth in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• Education in business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production/industrial management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of property management regulations and contracting provisions.
• Ability to interpret government procurement regulations and policies.
• Familiarity with information technology equipment and property items.
• Knowledge of government sales policies and auditing methods.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs a full range of assignments under close direction.
• Plans and develops programs, studies and projects to solve property problems.
• Provides guidance to contractors and Government commands on property regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates contractor property management procedures for currency and adequacy.
• Schedules, visits, and performs property management system analysis as required.

Skills

Property management knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contracting knowledge

Analysis skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/related field

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.

Veterans Preference

Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).

Duties

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• Independently performs a full range of assignments under close direction.
• Plans, advises, consults, develops and implements programs, work actions, studies and projects that solve highly complex diverse property problems.
• Provides guidance to contractors and Government commands on property regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates contractor property management procedures for currency and adequacy.
• Schedules, visits, and performs property management system analysis required by regulation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S.Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66.
• This position requires incumbent to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States up to 25 percent of the time.
• Employee must have above average resistance to fatigue.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Qualifications

Basic Education Standards for positions in the 1103 series:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - business administration, accounting, law, marketing, statistics, production management, industrial management, or other fields related to the position.

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• Skill in developing, implementing, administering, evaluating, monitoring, or coordinating programs, policies, regulations, and procedures concerned with the management, control, utilization, or disposition of personal or contractor held property;
• Knowledge of the values and uses of property items, merchandising methods, marketing techniques and outlets, or general trade practices related to the disposition of property; and/or the ability to understand and evaluate business practices relating to the acquisition, control, use, consumption, maintenance, and preservation of property;
• Working knowledge of types of information technology equipment, special tools, special test materials, or other items of personal or real property;
• Knowledge of Government sales policies, property management regulations, and auditing methods; and
• Knowledge of contract provisions, and ability to interpret and apply contract clauses and Government procurement regulations.

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-7 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience gathering information to assist with resolving contractor's property management system issues and utilizing automated systems.

For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-9 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience monitoring, reporting, and making recommendations on a total property management program, OR utilizing a variety of automated and manual management techniques and procedures as appropriate.

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience surveying, resolving deficiencies, and making recommendations for improvements of a contractor's property management system while utilizing organizational policies and objectives, AND utilizing a variety of automated and manual management techniques and procedures as appropriate.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-09 LEVEL:

Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or Master's or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D., may be substituted to meet the experience requirement.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-11 LEVEL:

Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Additional information

• A one year probationary may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period (OR INSERT "2-year trial period'') during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Personal work contacts with top contractor personnel are of extreme importance in achieving acceptance of new property management programs.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Contracting Foundational/Professional: Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area. Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA, and training not completed within the established guidelines, the incumbent might be removed from this position. Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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