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 the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) providing quality assurance for Transportation Management, to include vehicle maintenance, ground transportation and traffic management.

Duties

Manages the Contract Officer Representative (COR) Program in the inspection of services and Quality Assurance for Vehicle Management, Ground Transportation, and Traffic Management. Performs within a comprehensive Performance Plan to assure the appropriate services are delivered in accordance with the contractual agreement. Writes and/or Reviews new or proposed contracts. Discusses probable impact on organizational resources with Accountable Officer. Attends Performance Evaluation meetings to assist in discussing and answering inquiries from contract personnel and Contracting Officer ensuring best service.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• Must complete mandatory Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) training in accordance with current Department of Defense/ Department of the Air Force (DOD/DAF) guidance and be able to obtain and maintain the required COR certifications.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. 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 knowledge of and understanding of contracting technical representative responsibilities, regulations, and policies and general knowledge of principles and practices governing acquisition of information systems and services and in formulating, analyzing, and approving innovative acquisition initiatives. Knowledge in understanding and verifying Performance Work Statement, Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, and/or task orders and reviews solicitation documents. Knowledge of policies, principles, and practices to transportation programs; i.e., freight, vehicle operations, and/or the movement of passengers. The work requires considerable skill in applying transportation functional knowledges to plan for work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve transportation issues or problems. OR EDUCATION: Master's 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 copies of your 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 official 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: Knowledge of contract quality assurance theories, principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply published directives pertaining to quality assurance program, performance work statements, surveillance plans, award fee program and checklist used in monitoring and evaluating contractor's performance. Knowledge of a wide range of policies, principles, and practices to transportation programs, i.e., freight, vehicle operations, and/or the movement of passengers. The work requires considerable skill in applying transportation functional knowledges to plan for complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve transportation issues or problems. Knowledge of automotive practices, automotive mechanical/hydraulic/electronic principles to evaluate contractor performance. Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs and goals of the program(s) and the organization(s) served and related customers, functions, resources and users. Skill and ability to communicate orally, in writing, and maintain good working relationships. Ability to plan and organize work. 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.

Contacts

• Address Westover ARB 100 Lloyd Street Westover ARB, MA 01022 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]