Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. Area 5 - All U.S. Citizens. PDCN: T5402000 Selecting Supervisor: Kevin Vakalis

Duties

Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the full spectrum of complex purchasing and contracting operations and resources; to assure that all required services and materials are acquired for new and existing ARNG facilities and programs in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Contract management actions include the formal advertising and negotiation for acquiring services and products from the private sector for the ARNG. The nature of services and products acquired include major and minor facility construction; maintenance and repair; Architect and Engineer (A&E) services; professional and technical services; specialized and common material items; specialized and routine services; and a wide variety of other materials and services. Work includes all contract actions necessary in support of the Master Cooperative Agreement and Military Construction Cooperative Agreements. Responsible for coordination between Contract Management Branch, Federal and State agencies (i.e., Attorney General, USPFO, NGB, Congressional Offices, Labor, Human Rights, Finance), and local communities. Serves as the CFMO's principal authority in all contracting matters and advises the CFMO and other senior officials and staff on procurement matters concerning current and future plans regarding complex contracts and their effect on long term projects and programs. Analyzes and oversees the full range of contract management duties for pre-award through post-award and contract close-out. Manages or administers the most complex or sensitive procurement issues or problem areas that may arise in the organization. Analyzes and oversees administration of all bid protests, contractual disputes and contractterminations. Oversees the acquisition strategy for all contracting efforts. Coordinates the state's sovereign contracting effort in tandem with the mission of the ARNG in each state, its programs and objectives by providing evaluation, planning and analytical expertise to all aspects of contracting in support of the facilities program. Prepares for, conducts or attends numerous meetings with high-level officials throughout all phases of assignments. Manages federally funded contracts awarded through state contracting procedures to determine compliance with terms of the controlling Master Cooperative Agreement and Military Construction Cooperative Agreements. Establish policies and procedures to comply with state and Federal laws and regulations. Responsible for the development of contracting, operational and business procedures and processes. Furnishes information to function personnel relative to changes in policies and trends that may affect future contracting actions. Ensures implementation of directives from higher echelons and formulates and/or assists in the formulation of overall policies and procedures for the state. Provides technical review of documents such as justifications and approvals, requests for contract modifications, and scope of work. Recommends approval or disapproval to the USPFO in those cases requiring approval or endorsement. Responsible for achieving the objectives and goals for socio-economic programs. Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate personnel These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as technician, AGR, or state employees. Performs the full scope of supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, participates in the interviews and selection of employees, schedules and approves leave, ensures indoctrination of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions, and resolves disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate coverage of operations. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: T5 Excepted Service appointment in the Alaska National Guard.
• INDEFINITE: Indefinite employees may be separated with a 30 day notice OR may be converted to permanent without further competition.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 days per year unless approved in advance by the TAG.
• INDEFINITE: Indefinite employees may be separated with a 30 day notice OR may be converted to permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE - Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. GS-12 - Must have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least GS-11. Examples of Specialized Experience includes: Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the full spectrum of complex purchasing and contracting operations and resources. Analyzes and oversees the full range of contract management duties for pre-award through post-award and contract close-out. Prepares for, conducts or attends numerous meetings with high-level officials throughout all phases of assignments. Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate personnel. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the full spectrum of complex purchasing and contracting operations and resources; to assure that all required services and materials are acquired for new and existing ARNG facilities and programs in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. - Analyzes and oversees the full range of contract management duties for pre-award through post-award and contract close-out. - Prepares for, conducts or attends numerous meetings with high-level officials throughout all phases of assignments. - Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate personnel. - Responsible for the development of contracting, operational and business procedures and processes.

Contacts

• Address Alaska Army National Guard P.O Box 5800 JBER, AK 99505 US
• Name: Lester Nathaniel Tuazon
• Phone: 907-428-6351
• Email: [email protected]