This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Administration, Resource Management Unit. This is a non-supervisory position. This position is open to current USPHS officers only. CADs or civilians will not be considered eligible.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative for the agency's contracts with duties to include, but not limited to: technical liaison between the Contracting Officer and Contractor, contract performance monitoring, contract deficiency reports, personnel issues, invoice review and payment processing, coordination of meetings and program reviews. Coordinate with subject matter experts on drafting Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimates ( IGCE), and conducting Market Research. Develop, review, and/or recommend bid solicitations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statements (PWS) for open, competitive outsourcing of requirements for goods and services. Receives direction from the Contract Officer (CO) to ensure contractor compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for all contracts, where delegated authority is given. Reviews and pays all invoices in a timely manner in accordance with ICE Financial Operations guidelines and the Prompt Payment Act. Maintain COR Contract Files in accordance with DHS Contracting Officer's Representative Essential Element Guidebook or Appointment Letter. Assists in the planning, coordination, and administration of Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEB) or Technical Evaluation Panels (TEP). Provides management oversight in the procurement of supplies, equipment and services needed in support of the ICE mission. Serves as an RMU point of contact for matters related to the fiscal, acquisition/procurement, logistics and resource management activities for IHSC. Track all contracts burn rates in relation to approved spend plan. Track contract expiration dates and execute requisitions for renewals and exercising options. Track Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and complete CPARS actions for all contracts. Provide Past Performance Evaluations, as needed for current and past contracts as requested by other Federal or State government contracting organizations. Communicates efficiently with external and internal stakeholders, represents the agency to customers, the public, government as well as other external entities, specifically vendors and other stakeholders related to contracting activities. Participates with senior leadership in the development and review of contracts and acquisition strategies for the Division. Networks within communities to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish positive outcomes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) in order to apply for this position. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are NOT eligible for this position. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this position.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES: Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Strong conflict resolution skills. Cultural competency. Integrity and honesty. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (e.g., 6-8 Hours). Performing repeated bending motion. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone use for extended periods of time.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Qualifying degree for the officer's category and an advanced degree (e.g., MPH, M.A. or M.S.) from an accredited institution. Minimum of three to five years of professional experience relevant to the officer's category. Of the total professional experience, officer must possess at least two years of experience related to management, administration and evaluation of public health programs.
2. Level II COR Certification preferred or obtained within six months of hire through Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) system.
3. Obtain Level III COR Certification upon application, they must obtain Level III though Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) within18 months of hire and maintain Level III Certification.
4. If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain current status. The agency may require the incumbent performs clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. If in a clinical discipline and as directed and approved by his/her supervisors, the incumbent may perform clinical duties of their profession in Federal health care facilities. Such direction is documented via a memorandum of assignment and is filed in the eOPF.
5. Knowledge of ICE and IHSC, program policies and guidelines, operating procedures, and various departmental initiatives.
6. Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, judgment, and follow-through on a broad range of sensitive, complex administrative and financial tasks.
7. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
8. Knowledge and skill in all Microsoft Office Products to include Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint.
9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
10. Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
11. Maintain basic readiness status.

Contacts

• Address ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
• Name: IHSC Recruiting
• Email: [email protected]