This position is a Contract Officer Representative, Division of Acquisition (Contracting), located at the Bemidji Area Office, Bemidji, MN. This position reports to the Executive Officer or Designee. This is an Open Until Filled Announcement and applications will be referred when vacancies occur.

Duties

Performing pre- and post-acquisition planning, monitoring, and management essential to the efficient operation of IHS Bemidji Area. Prepare solicitation, assist in analyzing quotes and proposals, and conducts responsibility reviews. Plan and conduct negotiations on price, technical requirements, and terms/conditions of the contract. Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports. Plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

OPEN UNTIL FILLED: You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the cut-off date(s) as indicated below: The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be November 17, 2023, and every Tuesday thereafter. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. 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 REQUIREMENT(S): GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Specialized Experience Defined: Perform sealed bid and negotiated acquisition procedures; cost and price analysis sufficient to review contract proposals and bids; and a wide range of contract types and complexities (such as various fixed-price, cost reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality, fixed fee or other cost type contracts, price changes, source selection, determination of competitive range, and negotiations with a competitive range) to plan and carry out the procurement and recommend award. AND Selective Placement Factor: Must possess an active Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Contracting at Level II, or a Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR II).

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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Bemidji Area Indian Health Service 2225 Cooperative Court NW Bemidji, MN 56601 US
• Name: Roberta Ironmaker
• Phone: 218-444-0472
• Email: [email protected]