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Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Bemidji Area Service Units. The position will report directly to the Bemidji Area Supervisory COR located at the Area Office. The position provides professional oversight, advice, technical direction and assistance to Bemidji Area-wide hospitals, health centers, programs and activities as a Contract Officer Representative. Responsibilities Participates in the processing of acquisitions such as planning, negotiation, administration, and closeout. Identifies potential suppliers, assures adequate competition, and prepares solicitation for review. Reviews and analyzes bids for responsiveness and bidders for responsibility. Recommends award of contract. Reviews and monitors the administration of the contract post award. Prepares final documentation of the negotiation process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-07-1 full academic year of graduate education or law school or superior academic achievement. OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5 grade level. Examples include: 1) Serves as the organization's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for program functional areas on the installation. Serves as the technical liaison between the contractors and the Contracting Officer. 2) Monitors, reviews, and determines whether the contractors' performance is in compliance with terms and conditions of the contract specifications and inspects all work for full compliance with contract requirements. 3) Notifies the Contracting Officer of violations of labor standard provisions, work that does not comply with contract requirements, and if contractor fails to remove, correct, or replace rejected work. Determines that Government furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) under the contract is properly maintained in satisfactory condition and that it is used to its designed intent. Initiates corrective action ensuring all defects and omissions are corrected or completed and that the contractor provides formal proposals for contemplated changes. Maintains effective surveillance of the contracts for compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and initiates changes in surveillance methods. GS-09-2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 grade level. Examples include: Review requisitions to determine method of procurement. Perform contracting methods and contract types relating to the performance of pre-award and post-award. Evaluate bids or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions. Negotiate prices. Monitor contractor responsibility. GS-11-3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 grade level. Examples include: Evaluate market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance. Identify alternate courses of action by analyzing difficult contractual functions. Resolve incomplete or conflicting technical, program, and contractor data. Plan and coordinate procurement activities. GS-07-Conditions of employment: This position requires a Federal Acquisition Certification -Contracting Officer Representative I (FAC-COR I) within 120 days from date of hire. GS-09-Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a Federal Acquisitions Certification-Contracting Officer Representative I (FAC-COR I) and show evidence of possession by submitting a copy of the certification when applying to the position. Condition of Employment: This position requires a Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) Level II within 12 months of hire. GS-11-Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a Federal Acquisitions Certification-Contracting Officer Representative II (FAC-COR II) or Defense Acquisitions Workforce Improvement Act Level 2 (DAWIA Level 2) Certificate in Contracting and show evidence of possession by submitting a copy of the certification when applying to the position. Condition of Employment: Must have DAWIA converted to FAC-COR II within 90 days from date of hire. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required. This position has promotion potential to the GS-11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.