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Summary This position is with the Branch of Acquisitions at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. The purpose is to serve as Contracting Officer Representative and focal point for the effective contract implementation, management, and administration for the organization. Provides guidance and assistance in developing acquisition packages including defining requirements, conduct market research, creating independent government estimates, evaluating contractor performance, etc. Responsibilities This position is being announced concurrently under the Delegated Examining (DE). Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GA-12367686-DE ; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. Monitors all phases of assigned contracts from inception to completion. Prepares Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work and associated contract documents and ensures that contract packages are complete with all documentation as in accordance with governing regulations. Monitors type of service required, payment schedules to assure requirements are clear and concise. Assists technical and managerial personnel in putting together and working procurement actions to procure materials, equipment, and services Certifies receipt and acceptance of services and forwards to Contracting Officer such documentation. Monitors new and amended contracts to ensure understanding of contract terms and compliance by both contractor and government personnel. Verifies service is provided in accordance with contract. Receives, verifies and reconciles contractor invoices, vouchers and supporting documents. Receives, reviews and distributes contracts and amendments. Analyzes contracting proposals and makes recommendations for substantial changes in areas of financial scope, obligation plans and forecasts. Maintains tracking system and monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase of each contract. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. May be required to work evenings and weekends, as well as traveling overnight in support of program goals. 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: GS-11: Applicants must have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- LL.M., if related -OR- 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: Knowledge is applied in contract maintenance activities for analyzing findings and deficiencies and making recommendations for improvement. Provides guidance in developing performance work statements (PWS), statements of objectives (SOO), statements of work (SOW) and independent government cost estimates (IGCEs). Monitors type of service required, payment schedules to assure requirements are clear and concise. Assists technical and managerial personnel in putting together and working procurement actions to procure materials, equipment, and services. Receives, verifies and reconciles contractor invoices, vouchers and supporting documents. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level. Graduate Education: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). 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. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. No recruitment or relocation incentives authorized. This position has no promotion potential. No government housing.