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 a Service Contract Monitor under the Service Contracts Section in the Operations Engineering Flight of the 502d Civil Engineer Squadron, 502d Civil Engineer Group. This involves monitoring contracts from inception to conclusion; initiating corrective action on contract performance; and recommending contractor penalties.

Duties

Performs inspections and maintains surveillance over assigned contracts. Develops Performance Work Statement (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), bid schedule, purchase requests and other documentation for services provided by contractor. Represents the organization when contract administration procedures are discussed. Prepares budgeting and financial documentation of the Civil Engineering Operations contract and purchases. Develops surveillance techniques and procedures to use in inspecting the operation of functions under contract to determine efficiency and effectiveness.

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
• 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May require the use of protective clothing and equipment as authorized by the squadron Safety Office
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license for duration of employment. Grounds maintenance Contract Monitor duties require incumbent to obtain and maintain flight line driver’s license
• May be required to work overtime and/or comp time on weekends and holidays
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in performance of TDY assignments
• IAW DoDI 3020-42, this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination

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 thorough technical knowledge of a wide range of operating concepts, principles, practices, methods, and regulations involving significant government and contractor program obligations; knowledge of business and industry practices sufficient to evaluate, monitor, and maintain administrative and management control over contractor performance, and skill in applying direction and leadership as the post-award representative. OR EDUCATION: Applicant has successfully completed a 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant has a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. Therefore, has a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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 Quality Assurance Evaluation (QAE)/service contract principles, methods, techniques, practices, rules, regulations, reporting and documentation requirements. Knowledge of principles and practices of team building; ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement. Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and security requirements, practices and procedures as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and/or technical orders. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations and recommends timely and economical solutions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and technical documents through use of various computer software programs, tools and techniques. Ability to collect information through inspections, surveys, interviews, random sampling, market research and written records. Ability to evaluate information using statistically based information management methods and formulate recommendations to upper management based on results. Ability to effectively plan QAE/contract monitoring activities and schedules, monitor suspense and maintain files. Ability to plan and organize work; ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines and to plan, conduct and record site/facility surveys and inspections. 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 JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]