Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR), to provide technical support in contract services. Serves as functional Quality Assurance specialist in performing surveillance, management, and evaluation of contractor performance as required.

Duties

Performs, documents, and reports contract quality assurance evaluation through surveillance of assigned civil engineer installation support operations, maintenance, and repair contract services. Provides contract development support as a member of the Contract Services Acquisition Multi-function Team (MFT), AND Provides asset management technical support of Real Property (RP) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) through operations and sustainment installation support contracts. Understands assigned contract requirements, terms and conditions, and is cognizant of factors that affect change to technical/operational requirements and/or associated contract specifications/standards; coordinates with stakeholders to analyze mission, organizational, and contract impacts of the identified change. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships, and represents the Civil Engineer Operations Flight in liaison with organizations internal and external to the CES Enterprise. Demonstrates knowledge and application of applicable Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) regulations, policies, and procedures to facilitate contractor compliance that maintains a safe environment for contractors and for the protection of government employees and property.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Required to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid state driver’s license for the duration of employment
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• In accordance with security regulations, appropriately handles and safeguards sensitive and/or classified material to reduce potential compromise
• Require to travel away from the normal duty station to provide support to geographically separated units (GSU), and/or attend general or specific training, conferences, or meetings. Travel is in military or civilian vehicles, aircraft or vessels
• The work involves the temporary transfer to either of the primary Joint Base GSU locations (Air Base or Weapons Station) with limited notice to accommodate specific contract assignments, or manpower needs
• Required to work uncommon tours of duty, unusual or rotating shifts, or overtime
• Required to respond to emergencies, including weekends and be assigned to other details such as 628 CES Damage Control Center during real-world natural disasters and major accident responses
• Recruitment Incentive will be considered
• Leave Accrual incentive will be considered
• Superior Qualification requests will be considered

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with the operating concepts, principles, practices, methods, and regulations involving services and/or maintenance contracts in order to evaluate contractor performance is being conducted in accordance with the established Performance Work Statement's (PWS). OR EDUCATION: Have Master Degree or equivalent Graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Working knowledge of performance-based contract types, evaluation methods, techniques, practices, rules, regulations, and reporting and documentation requirements. 2. Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and health regulations, practices, policies, and procedures to recognize unsafe work practices and conditions, as well as identify environmental and other regulatory non-compliance issues. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to explain strengths and weaknesses in performance to contractor personnel and to present factual information clearly, write inspection reports, draft contract modifications, develop supporting documentation; demonstrate good customer services skills. 4. Ability to develop a systematic approach for collecting information through inspections, surveys, interviews, random sampling, market research and written records; must be able to independently plan, organize, and meet deadlines; to analyze and evaluate information using statistically based information management methods and formulate recommendations to supervision and upper management based on results. 5. Demonstrate skill in managing multiple funding sources, track contract expenses, create independent government cost estimates (IGCE), and perform technical evaluations of contractor submitted quotes and estimates. 6. Demonstrate skill in interpreting schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and standards, manufacture's publications, and industry best practices to recognize acceptable trade practices and determine quality of work produced. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JB Charleston 101 E Hill Blvd Bldg 503 JB Charleston, SC 29404 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]