Business Opportunity Specialist (Certification)

About this role

GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Applying knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures which support small business certification analysis of eligibility; and Completing assigned case work for all or part of the following small business certification programs: Veteran, Women Owned, HUBZone, 8a, and or Mentor Protégé; and Assisting peers or working in a collaborative environment regarding small business certification cases tied to regulatory standards; and Having experience communicating orally or in writing to small business owners regarding small business certification applications.

These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. AND Education Requirement: A 4-year course of study, from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

You must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Business Opportunity Specialist (Small Business Administration) Series 1101 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. Generally, time in Non-Pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above.