This position is located at the Whiteriver Service Unit (WRSU), in Whiteriver, Arizona. The purpose of the position is to perform as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) responsible for inspection, review, and verification of contractors' work efforts, reports, plans and invoices for the organization's contracts. The incumbent reports to the Whiteriver Service Unit Deputy CEO.

Duties

Analyzes and evaluates organizational management and administrative operations of an organizational unit or segment of an organizational unit. Identifies and analyzes issues, problems, and challenges facing management. Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to management in a wide variety of management service areas with an emphasis on improving organizational efficiency and productivity. Compiles data and prepares administrative status reports for review at all levels. Evaluates the quality, effectiveness, and responsiveness of the management services and in identifying areas for potential improvement. Works to implement new or revised services. Prepares and maintains technical and administrative reports on contractor's performance, violations and deficiencies noted and submits monthly reports to the Contracting Officer. Works with technical representatives and subject matter experts in the development of contract related documents which may include concept memoranda, scopes of work, funding memoranda, etc. Acts as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for various contracts.

Requirements

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-0343-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Perform limited studies or segments of larger studies that analyze and evaluate management practices, methods and administrative operations. Perform developmental assignments at the discretion of the supervisor. Provide travel support for the service unit and/or office and plan conferences, strategic planning meetings and other service unit activities. Compile data and prepare draft administrative status reports for review at all levels. Prepare and maintain technical and administrative reports on contractor's performance, violations and deficiencies notates and submits monthly reports to the Contracting Officer. OR Completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (Must submit Transcripts) OR Combination of the specialized experience and education as described above. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 1 year by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the first year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Must submit Transcripts) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0343-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Implementing and monitoring potential solutions to administrative challenges, improving efficiency and accuracy in internal processes through development of new processes and procedures, conducting studies that analyze and evaluate management practices and methods, and providing oral and written administrative status reports for review by management. Reviews internal processes and procedures and proposes improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings. OR Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M., if related. (Must submit Transcripts) OR Combination of the specialized experience and education as described above. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 2 years by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the second year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts. (Must submit Transcripts) 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 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Jenny Vasquez
• Email: [email protected]