CONTRACT SPECIALIST (CONSTRUCTION), NF-04/RFT, MCCS NAF REGIONAL PROCUREMENT, CAMP FOSTER Job in Camp Foster, Japan

Vacancy No. 68144 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $24.60 to $25.60 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/3/2024 Close Date 5/17/2024
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Locations:
Camp Foster, Japan


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CONTRACT SPECIALIST
BUSINESS TITLE: CONTRACT SPECIALIST (CONSTRUCTION)

                                                                                                   FLSA STATUS:   Exempt
JOB SERIES: 1102  PAY LEVEL:      NF-4

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Uses knowledge of Department of Defense, Department of Navy, and Marine Corps Nonappropriated Fund rules and regulations for the procurement of construction and Architect/Engineer (AE) services to perform pre-award and post award contract functions to include solicitation development, financial analysis, negotiation and contract administration supporting the NAF Regional Procurement Office (RPO), NAF Satellite Procurement Offices (SPO), and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) activities throughout Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Requirements will focus on construction and AE services.  May solicit, award, and administer supply/service contracts.

Uses knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting and selection factors to plan strategies to procure complex requirements and conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of contracting. Reviews requests, analyzes requirements, and recommends revisions to statements of work or specifications. Decides on type of contract, milestones and procurement plans. Reviews justifications for single or sole source procurement actions and prepares documentation.

Uses knowledge of a variety of: program objectives, technical services and commercial business practices to identify sources, analyze financial data and proposals to participate in planning, negotiation and administration.

Analyzes proposals for conformance with the solicitation. Performs financial analysis to determine price reasonableness. Coordinates technical evaluation to determine acceptability of technical proposals. Obtains pre-award surveys to establish contactor responsibility and obtains audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy. Negotiates with potential contractors. Awards contracts within delegated contracting officer authority or recommends award to contracting officer. Conducts post award conferences and debriefings. Responds to protests of contract awards, contractor complaints and inquiries relating to procurement action.

Performs contract administration functions until final delivery and payments are completed and contracts are closed and retired. Performs warning and termination actions as required. May personally monitor contractor's performance via telephone conversations, correspondence, reports and visits for status of contract performance, scheduling, problems and proposed solutions and verification of deliveries. Interprets contract provisions for contractors and MR/MF/MCCS officials. Negotiates contract modifications. Renders decisions on contractor complaints, inquiries relating to procurement actions and claims. In consultation with the supervisor develops priorities and critical deadlines. Independently coordinates and carries out work and resolves most problems that occur.

Maintains contract files pertaining to all phases of procurement from solicitation to contract award, post award administration, and final retirement of files. Composes clear, concise and effective original correspondence and memoranda. Monitors organizational participation in system wide contracts and joint contracts with sister services as required.

Uses federal procurement laws, command contracting regulations, instructions and Comptroller General decisions as reference to complete work. Interprets guidelines to determine extent of relevance. Exercises experience judgment, initiative and resourcefulness to identify aspects of regulations and laws for application, to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy. Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 
Bachelors' degree in contracting, acquisition planning or a related field appropriate to the work of position, AND one  year of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR  four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above, OR  an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Experience in construction contracting strongly preferred. 
2. Knowledge of federal, state and/or local contract laws, regulations and commercial business practices and procedures applicable to the acquisition of a variety of requirements.
3. Knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting and strategies to conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of contracting. 
4. Knowledge of program objectives sufficient to identify sources, analyze financial data, review contract proposal, determine contractor responsibility and administer complex contract requirements.
5. Bi-lingual (Japanese/English) skill is desired.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. 

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

 MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.

  • Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
  • May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
  • Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied. 
  • Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.  
  • The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process.

Agency contact information

CAMP BUTLER MCCS

Address

CAMP BUTLER MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: NAF PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 963735023
JPN
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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


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