JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? GS-07 Salary: $54,203 (Step 01) to $70,466 (Step 10); GS-09 Salary: $66,300 (Step 01) to $86,190 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies in the advertised office or other U.S. Geological Survey offices in the local commuting area. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants, some of your specific duties will include: Compiles and distributes informational material to the Office of Acquisition and Grants as well as to customers to inform, clarify, update, and explain regulatory policies and policy changes. Manages various contract related online systems and programs to include assisting in ensuring timely completion of CPARS ratings and developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and graphics in support of office activities and operations. Oversees administrative and office operation to include preparing travel orders; making travel and housing arrangements; preparing travel vouchers; ensuring correspondence, reports, travel orders, etc. are correctly and expeditiously processed; and initiating requisitions for supplies, materials, and maintenance/repairs. Performs situational analysis of exception reports and notifies cardholders if potential fraud/improper use is detected. Serves as Records Management Officer and coordinates replies to Congress, industry, and private citizen inquiries. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.