This position is a Contract Officer Representative, Division of Administration, located at the White Earth Service Unit, Ogema, MN. This position reports to the Acting CEO or Designee.

Duties

Monitors all phases of assigned contracts from inception to completion, prepares associated contract documents and ensures that contract packages are complete, assists technical and managerial personnel in putting together and working procurement actions to procure materials, equipment and services and evaluates contractor's performance. Coordinates the provisions of various service and requirement contracts and verifies invoices for payment of funds to the vendors, monitors new and amended contracts to ensure understanding of contract terms and compliance by both contractor and government personnel, ensures quality and timely work performance and reconciles contractor invoices, vouchers and supporting documents. Performs a variety of activities relating to the preparation and coordination of documentation and provides other special program support related activities, coordinates project reviews, provides administrative and management support to managers and supports leadership in the execution of new business and performs variety of administrative tasks in support of the organization. Provides substantive advice and guidance to managers and technical personnel on contracting methods and strategies, analyzes contracting proposals and provides technical guidance to users on contract contents, recommends contract modifications and prepares changes for submission to contracting office. Establishes and maintains contract files in accordance with governing regulatory procedures and maintains tracking system and monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase of each contract.

Requirements

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-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-09. 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. Specialized Experience Defined: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address White Earth Service Unit 40520 County Hwy 34 Ogema, MN 56569 US
• Name: Donna Belgarde
• Phone: 218-214-6338
• Email: [email protected]