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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Amarillo, TX
Salary: $38,790.00 - $61,678.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Term NTE 2 years
Phone: (806)355-9703x7461

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):739315 (include on all documents)

 

THIS IS AN AFGE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

This position is an advanced developmental position in contracting intended to provide experience and both formal and on-the-job training in the following: Relevant legislation, regulations, directives and contracting methods; cost factors, pricing and cost analysis; sources of supply, market research and the specialized processes of contracting, advertising, negotiation, administration and close-out. The position is intended to develop and foster the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a successful career advancement within the Federal contracting environment. The incumbent will receive progressively more difficult assignments and projects in both the pre-award and post-award phases and types of contracting to gain familiarity with the basic functions, responsibilities, business processes & procedures, and structure of procurement operations.

 

The incumbent will be selected at the GS-07 grade level OR GS-09 grade level and be assigned work and/or receive training with the objective of acquiring the proficiency needed to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the GS-09 full performance level. If selected at the GS-07 grade level, upon meeting all regulatory requirements for promotion, demonstration of fully acceptable performance and satisfactory completion of all training plans, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the targeted grade on the career ladder up to the GS-09 level.   Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

 

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.

 

THIS IS A TERM POSITION NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

Subject to a background/suitability investigation.

Must pass a pre-employment examination.