Air Mobility Command Hiring for SERVICE CONTRACT MONITOR at Charleston AFB, South Carolina Full Time

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 serve as designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR), to provide technical support in contract services. Serves as functional Quality Assurance specialist in performing surveillance, management, and evaluation of contractor performance as required. Responsibilities Performs, documents, and reports contract quality assurance evaluation through surveillance of assigned civil engineer installation support operations, maintenance, and repair contract services. Provides contract development support as a member of the Contract Services Acquisition Multi-function Team (MFT), AND Provides asset management technical support of Real Property (RP) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) through operations and sustainment installation support contracts. Understands assigned contract requirements, terms and conditions, and is cognizant of factors that affect change to technical/operational requirements and/or associated contract specifications/standards; coordinates with stakeholders to analyze mission, organizational, and contract impacts of the identified change. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships, and represents the Civil Engineer Operations Flight in liaison with organizations internal and external to the CES Enterprise. Demonstrates knowledge and application of applicable Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) regulations, policies, and procedures to facilitate contractor compliance that maintains a safe environment for contractors and for the protection of government employees and property. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 with the operating concepts, principles, practices, methods, and regulations involving services and/or maintenance contracts in order to evaluate contractor performance is being conducted in accordance with the established Performance Work Statement’s (PWS). OR EDUCATION: Have Master Degree 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 a copy of your college 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: 1. Working knowledge of performance-based contract types, evaluation methods, techniques, practices, rules, regulations, and reporting and documentation requirements. 2. Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and health regulations, practices, policies, and procedures to recognize unsafe work practices and conditions, as well as identify environmental and other regulatory non-compliance issues. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to explain strengths and weaknesses in performance to contractor personnel and to present factual information clearly, write inspection reports, draft contract modifications, develop supporting documentation; demonstrate good customer services skills. 4. Ability to develop a systematic approach for collecting information through inspections, surveys, interviews, random sampling, market research and written records; must be able to independently plan, organize, and meet deadlines; to analyze and evaluate information using statistically based information management methods and formulate recommendations to supervision and upper management based on results. 5. Demonstrate skill in managing multiple funding sources, track contract expenses, create independent government cost estimates (IGCE), and perform technical evaluations of contractor submitted quotes and estimates. 6. Demonstrate skill in interpreting schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and standards, manufacture’s publications, and industry best practices to recognize acceptable trade practices and determine quality of work produced. 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 transcripts with 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 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. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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 at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the 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 a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.