SanAntonioTXRecruiter Since 2001
the smart solution for San Antonio jobs

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Company: US Army
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Summary About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Medical Command Health Care Acquisition Activity Great Plains Regional Contracting Office, located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. In this position you will serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist in the Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West (MRCO-W), one of four regional contracting offices, and one contracting center under US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), US ARMY Health Contracting Activity (USAHCA). Responsibilities Serve as a Contracting Officer and will be required to have unlimited warrant authority for government contracts and procurement of health care providers. Responsible for variety of regional and/or DoD medical contracting actions such as medical related service and medical equipment/supplies to include facility maintenance and environmental service contracts. Supervise employees and manage assignments; review/evaluate work; establish/track metrics while fostering teamwork in the organization. Approve work schedules and leave requests; review resumes, interview candidates and make selections; review and certify position descriptions; develop, execute and approve training and training requests. Responsible to interface with regional staff to ensure office is providing quality contractual support. This position may assume role as office deputy in his/her absence. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) 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 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Requirement for Supervisory Contract Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in planning and implementing contract policies and procedures; determine methods of procurement and acquisition strategies in compliance with the law, regulations and policies. Experience in awarding variety of regional and/or DOD medical contract actions which includes pre-award/ post award; issuing Request for Proposals, conducting negotiations, conducting technical evaluations, soliciting contract awards and perform contract administration functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Award Contracting/Procurement Leadership Oral Communication Problem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Time in Grade Requirements do not apply to NH positions. Education 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Relocation Incentive may be offered. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain LEVEL III Certification in Acquisition Career Field CONTRACTING or equivalent within 24 months of entrance on duty. Must be able to meet the pre-requisites to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer Warrant (i.e. Bachelor's Degree, DAWIA Level III Certification or equivalent, Pass a Warrant Officer Exam and Warrant Board successfully in a manner which will afford an unlimited warrant). You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year supervisory probation may be required if not previously completed. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CF) 14 - Contracting and Procurement position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. 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. Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043.

Keywords: US Army, San Antonio , Supervisory Contract Specialist, Other , San Antonio, Texas

Click here to apply!

Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!

I'm looking for
in category
within


Log In or Create An Account

Get the latest Texas jobs by following @recnetTX on Twitter!

San Antonio RSS job feeds