This listing was posted on Professional Diversity Network.
Contract Officer Representative
Location:
White Earth
Description:
Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Bemidji Area Service Units. The position will report directly to the Bemidji Area Supervisory COR located at the Area Office. The position provides professional oversight, advice, technical direction and assistance to Bemidji Area-wide hospitals, health centers, programs and activities as a Contract Officer Representative. Duties Participates in the processing of acquisitions such as planning, negotiation, administration, and closeout. Identifies potential suppliers, assures adequate competition, and prepares solicitation for review. Reviews and analyzes bids for responsiveness and bidders for responsibility. Recommends award of contract. Reviews and monitors the administration of the contract post award. Prepares final documentation of the negotiation process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination.Selectee may be subject to a probationary periodU.S. Citizenship is requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation : If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-07 -1 full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement.OR1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5 grade level.Examples include: 1) Serves as the organization's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for program functional areas on the installation. Serves as the technical liaison between the contractors and the Contracting Officer. 2) Monitors, reviews, and determines whether the contractors' performance is in compliance with terms and conditions of the contract specifications and inspects all work for full compliance with contract requirements. 3) Notifies the Contracting Officer of violations of labor standard provisions, work that does not comply with contract requirements, and if contractor fails to remove, correct, or replace rejected work. Determines that Government furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) under the contract is properly maintained in satisfactory condition and that it is used to its designed intent. Initiates corrective action ensuring all defects and omissions are corrected or completed and that the contractor provides formal proposals for contemplated changes. Maintains effective surveillance of the contracts for compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and initiates changes in surveillance methods. GS-09 -2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.OR1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 grade level.Examples include: Review requisitions to determine method of procurement. Perform contracting methods and contract types relating to the performance of pre-award and post-award. Evaluate bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions. Negotiate prices. Monitor contractor responsibility. GS-11- 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.OR1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 grade level.Examples include: Evaluate market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance. Identify alternate courses of action by analyzing difficult contractual functions. Resolve incomplete or conflicting technical, program, and contractor data. Plan and coordinate procurement activities. GS-07-Conditions of employment : This position requires a Federal Acquisition Certification -Contracting Officer Representative I (FAC-COR I) within 120 days from date of hire. GS-09-Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a Federal Acquisitions Certification-Contracting Officer Representative I (FAC-COR I) and show evidence of possession by submitting a copy of the certification when applying to the position. Condition of Employment : This position requires a Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) Level II within 12 months of hire. GS-11-Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a Federal Acquisitions Certification-Contracting Officer Representative II (FAC-COR II) or Defense Acquisitions Workforce Improvement Act Level 2 (DAWIA Level 2) Certificate in Contracting and show evidence of possession by submitting a copy of the certification when applying to the position. Condition of Employment : Must have DAWIA converted to FAC-COR II within 90 days from date of hire. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualifie d. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following. Contracting/Procurement Planning and Evaluating Reasoning Writing The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - Click here to view vacancy questions: . All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 12/31/2024, to be considered. Required Documents Resume : You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements: Indian Preference Applicants : If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: . When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference. Veterans Preference : If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application () along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: . Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: . Transcripts : You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. Licensure, Certifications : Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. Superior Academic Achievement : If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, candidates must provide copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be included at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, candidates must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. Eligibility is based on one of the following: Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision and based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a G.P.A. of: a.) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (''B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b.) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed here Association of College Honor Societies. Official transcripts may be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/31/2024The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be on 02/19/2024 days after the JOA open date.Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. PDN-9b7cfa71-101d-4535-84c1-722fcc6d9cfe
Visit Our Partner Website
This listing was posted on another website. Click here to open: Go to Professional Diversity Network
Important Safety Tips
- Always meet the employer in person.
- Avoid sharing sensitive personal and financial information.
- Avoid employment offers that require a deposit or investment.
To learn more, visit the Safety Center or click here to report this listing.
More About this Listing: Contract Officer Representative
Contract Officer Representative is a Clerical Contract Officer Job at HHS Careers located in United States. Find other listings like Contract Officer Representative by searching Oodle for Clerical Contract Officer Jobs.
Contract Officer Representative is a Clerical Contract Officer Job at HHS Careers located in United States. Find other listings like Contract Officer Representative by searching Oodle for Clerical Contract Officer Jobs.