CONTRACT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a contract services specialist performing a critical role in the integration and synchronization of the Civil Engineer Operations Flight work force in accordance with contracting and leadership directives, required to monitor and inspect contracts to ensure that quality and technical accurate projects are received and accepted for use on Travis AFB, CA.

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 one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience includes knowledge of contracting regulations and opening procedures along with skill in fact finding and investigative techniques for the purpose of developing contract clauses, advising all parties on procedures required to arrive at a viable contract; contract provision; and contract execution.

OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed a 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 perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies 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 your college 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.

Knowledge of the relationship of quality assurance to other activities such as contract administration, engineering, and finance. 2. Knowledge of GPC regulations and procedures. 3.

Skill in interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, policy statements, and other guideline materials. 4.

Skill in conducting studies and investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical and documented recommendations. 5.

Skill in written and oral communications and establishing effective interpersonal relationships. 6.

Ability to verify by test or inspection that products offered to the Government comply with contractual requirements before they are accepted.

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. Major Duties:

- Contract services specialist: Leads, directs and performs contract surveillance to support Air Force installation and programs.

Prepares manual and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.

- Contract Administration: Manages the base Civil Engineer squadron's service contracts program to include developing and executing performance work statements (PWS) for new, one time only, and recurring service contracts.

- Responsible for detailed funds tracking on service contracts. Notifies financial personnel of all new/proposed service contract modifications for planning.

- Utilizes safe work practices and procedures: Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

- Serves as a squadron representative for the Government Purchase Card (GPC): Maintains up-to-date records pertaining to the GPC program including purchase logs, copies of all receipts and reconciling of monthly statements.