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ResponsibilitiesCoordinate Project Materials: manage the entire material lifecycle for construction and maintenance projects, ensuring the right parts arrive at the right place and time to prevent work stoppages.Support Construction Teams: directly support construction crews by planning, acquiring, and delivering all necessary government‑provided materials, equipment, and on‑site services.Act as a Central Liaison: serve as the main point of contact between project managers, engineers, vendors, and warehouse staff to track shipments, resolve shortages, and communicate any material‑related issues.Process Material Requests: help colleagues and field workers draft and approve material requests, assist in creating new catalog items for non‑standard materials, and ensure requests are accurate.Manage Equipment Tracking and Reporting: be the expert for issuing and managing System Equipment Record (SER) tags, and track and report on materials that are wasted, lost, or damaged during projects.Handle Financial and Administrative Tasks: perform administrative duties such as preparing annual state tax‑use reports and reallocating costs and materials between different work orders to ensure proper budget accounting.RequirementsConditions of employment: In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free‑response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.Key RequirementsYou must be a United States Citizen.This employer participates in the e‑Verify program.Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.QualificationsSpecialized Experience Requirements:GS‑09A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS‑07, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) coordinating material deliveries for projects by communicating with warehouse staff, suppliers, or project team members; 2) using an inventory or supply management system to enter material requests, check the status of orders, or update inventory records; and 3) assisting with project supply needs by reviewing material lists to ensure accuracy, communicating potential shortages, and tracking how materials are used.You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D. if related. Your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Or, combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level.GS‑11A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS‑09, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) tracking materials for projects and working with suppliers and project staff to ensure items arrive on time; 2) using a supply system or inventory software to order materials, track their status, or manage inventory data; and 3) assisting with construction or maintenance projects by reviewing material lists to identify needs, tracking material usage, and processing returns for unused items.You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related. Your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Or, combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, as well as work for other community‑based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Time‑in‑Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationIf substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education guidance. Do not email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".Additional InformationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.EEO PolicyReasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.Reasonable Accommodation for USA Hire: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for reasonable accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for reasonable accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a reasonable accommodation, please review the procedures for requesting a reasonable accommodation for online assessments.Veterans InformationVeterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.TeleworkSelective Service Registration: Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.BenefitsBPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.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.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr