COMMUNITY PLANNING AND LIAISON OFFICER (CPLO)

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

1. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field;

   or

2. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in support of projects, programs or assignments providing a requisite knowledge of contracting, acquisition, procurement purchasing or related functions of the position to be filled.

Exceptions: Employees in Business Opportunity Specialist, GS-1101 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 2, 2013. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, employees will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for Business Opportunity Specialist, GS-1101 positions within the Office of Field Operations with the Small Business Administration by January 2, 2018.

Basic Requirements for GS-13 and Above

1. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

   and

2. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

   Exceptions: Employees in Business Opportunity Specialist, GS-1101 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 2, 2013. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, employees will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for Business Opportunity Specialist, GS-1101 positions within the Office of Field Operations with the Small Business Administration by January 2, 2018.

GS-13– In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Leading an installation encroachment team by providing expertise on land use planning issues and working with local and regional government agencies and staff to facilitate intergovernmental coordination; 2) Providing vital expertise and continuity on land use issues affecting a federal or military installation; 3) Developing innovative solutions to unique land use and encroachment problems and providing expert advice and recommendations on these solutions to military and community leaders; 4) Evaluating and engaging on local initiatives, community general development and land use plans, and private development projects that potentially impact an agency’s mission. ( (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Business Opportunity Specialist (Small Business Administration) Series 1101 (opm.gov)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.