Contracting Officer Representative

About the Position: This position is located at the 9th Medical Group in Beale Air Force Base, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes Evaluate and monitor medical service contracts and maintains documentation of contractor performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Prepare, revise and maintain the Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statement of Work (SOW), QASP, independent government estimates, and other contract documents, ensuring the most current requirements are reflected. Coordinate a comprehensive plan to assure appropriate services are delivered in accordance with the contractual agreement. Initiate and submit contract discrepancy report (CDR) or corrective action report (CAR) to contractor for unacceptable performance. Conduct on-site evaluations in support of identified short or long range service and requirements. Utilize word processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit and print a variety of standardized documents. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. Basic Requirements for Contract Officer Representative: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the administration of contracts, monitoring contractor performance, and utilizing automated systems to prepare contract documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Contract Management, Procurement Financial Management, and Business Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: One year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.