Park Contract Representative.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Arkabutla (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Field Office, seeks a Contracting Officer's Representative to manage service, construction, and supply contracts and to serve as the main contact with contractors.

The position directs GS/WG staff performing quality assurance inspections, leads pre-work conferences, ensures timely performance, and reviews contractor invoices to certify progress and payment accuracy.

Qualifications

• Background investigation required.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Non-Sensitive-No access is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative for multiple contracts at the Lake Field Office.
• Coordinate and direct GS and WG staff performing QA inspections.
• Conduct pre-work conferences to clarify contract requirements and address questions.
• Ensure contractor quality and timely performance.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices for payment and progress adequacy.

Skills

Contracting oversight

QA inspections

Contractor coordination

Government contracts

Job description

Duties

• Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative, designated point-of-contact with contractors for numerous service, construction, and supply contracts at the Lake Field Office.
• Coordinates and directs the work of General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) employees performing quality assurance inspections.
• Conducts pre-work conferences with contractors to discuss and explain all contract requirements and clauses and resolve all questions concerning contract requirements.
• Ensures quality and timely work performance is provided by the contractor.
• Prepare progress reports and reviews contractor invoices for payment to ensure adequacy and progress of work commensurate with payment requested and recommends approval or disapproval.

Duties

• Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative, designated point-of-contact with contractors for numerous service, construction, and supply contracts at the Lake Field Office.
• Coordinates and directs the work of General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) employees performing quality assurance inspections.
• Conducts pre-work conferences with contractors to discuss and explain all contract requirements and clauses and resolve all questions concerning contract requirements.
• Ensures quality and timely work performance is provided by the contractor.
• Prepare progress reports and reviews contractor invoices for payment to ensure adequacy and progress of work commensurate with payment requested and recommends approval or disapproval.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid, state issued driver's license.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Planning and administrating contract administration and quality assurance work in support of Operations & Maintenance (O&M); and 2) Identifying quality assurance (QA) deficiencies or non-compliance in contractor operating processes, procedures, functions, or performance to determine corrective actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR

Education

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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.(Note: You must attach your transcript to the application.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Contracting Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• Management may make a selection at GS-05, GS-07, or GS-09 grade level.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments 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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.