contract monitor - McConnell Air Force Base - Air Mobility Command

Description

Summary
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 provide civil engineering technical support in procurement and award of service contracts as well as surveillance and modification of work performed by contract personnel for the base operations service contracts at McConnell AFB, KS.
Duties
Help
1. Maintains surveillance over civil engineer service contracts.
2. Plans acquisition for standard or specialized services and commodities where specifications are standardized within established competitive markets, and where price competition exist.
3. Serves as a Service Contract Team Member.
4. Recognizes and determines valid workload changes and expanded requirements brought about by changes in mission, procedures or operations; and conducts special projects/initiatives
.5. Serves as a squadron representative for the GPC (Government Purchase Card).
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. As appropriate, a valid driver's license is required.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station to provide support to geographically separated units, or to attend advanced training classes/seminars. Travel may be on military or civilian aircraft.
• Incumbent may be required to occasionally work uncommon tours of duty, unusual or rotating shifts, or overtime.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Appropriately handles and safeguards sensitive information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• May be required to serve on service contract source selection boards.
• This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing IAW AFI dated 28 Aug 14.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• For Probation Period requirements, please review "How You Will Be Evaluated" below.
• Internal Only to Installation, McConnell AFB, KS

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: knowledge of service contracts in order to effectively evaluate contractor compliance with the PWS and the surveillance plan; and skill in applying that knowledge to ascertain quality of work produced and provide recommendations to improve performance of observable conditions and services; knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, techniques, practices, rules, regulations, and reporting and documentation requirements; skill in interpreting schematics, technical manuals, manufacturer's manuals, and standard industry practices in order to recognize acceptable practices and determine quality of work produced; familiarity with standard investigative techniques and skill in evaluating facts, conditions and trends; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to explain strengths and weaknesses in performance to contractor personnel and to present factual information clearly, write inspection reports, draft contract modifications and develop supporting documentation.
OR
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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 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 contracting methods, contract types for contract actions, and service contract principles, methods, techniques, practices, rules, regulations, reporting, and documentation requirements in order to monitor and evaluate contractor performance and compliance with PWS standard trade practices.
• Knowledge of safety requirements, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with DoD and AF directives, federal, state, and local codes and environmental regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, review, and develop scope of work and develop government cost estimates while coordinating with other civil engineer disciplines and base contracting.
• Knowledge of GPC (Government Purchase Card) regulations and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing and knowledge of report writing techniques to present factual information clearly.
• Knowledge of business practices and market conditions as they relate to program and technical requirements to assist customers in developing requirements and to evaluate proposal responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance.

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
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits