Contracting Officer Job in Lackland AFB, TX

Vacancy No. 24-9PFSR629230 Department Air Education and Training Command
Salary $26.00 to $30.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/6/2024 Close Date 11/20/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Lackland AFB, TX


Summary

This position will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland NAF Resource Accounting Office. Employee may also sometimes work at the Randolph NAF Resources Accounting Office.

This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week. May work up to 40 hrs/week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Performs purchasing functions for base-level NAF instrumentalities (NAFls), acts as the NAF Contracting Officer and is the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) authority on NAF purchasing policies and procedures. Provides NAF purchasing technical guidance and assistance to NAF managers. IG, SJA, APF contracting office and others involved with NAF contracting policy. Responsible for proper selections of contract types and application of purchasing regulations in a wide range of contractual actions. Contracts may require inclusion of supplemental provisions such as advance payments, optional clauses, reproductions, samples, and cost and price analysis statements. Based on analysis of past NAF purchasing trends. determines common-need items frequently purchased that warrant negotiation of open-end contracts, determines appropriate method of receiving proposals and solicitations. Establishes, analyzes, plans and reviews NAF purchasing programs within JBSA FSS NAFls. Using a variety of purchasing regulations and directives, provides analysis of purchasing procedures for routine and non-routine services and supplies. Determines NAF purchasing procedures for all JBSA FSS activities. Reviews purchase requests from all activities for capital expenditures and major supply purchases. Develops and conducts annual training sessions for all managers and other personnel involved in the NAF purchasing process. Training includes but is not limited to IBPS NAF Purchase Card (P-Card). Essential Products and Commander's Smart Buy programs. Evaluates requests for accuracy and completeness of item descriptions. determines reasonable lead time. reliability of requested purchasing sources. and approves brand-name justifications. From this data. determines purchasing authority, such as in-house. base contracting. or AFNAF Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO). Prepares solicitation lists and issues requests for quotations. After receipt, analyzes quotations based on prices, quantities, delivery term, warranties, drawings, specifications and vendors' past performance. Negotiates with vendors 10 obtain best prices and terms. If in-house, inputs the required solicitation documentation into the Internet-Based Purchasing System (IBPSJ. Sends Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Evaluates quotes received and makes awards. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12602873

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and to reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
  • Must have at least 1 year of NAF Services experience or 1 year of contracting experience with the government or industry
  • Must be willing to attend the Air Force NAF Purchasing Course.
  • Must be willing to obtain a warrant.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/20/2024

Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Progressively responsible experience must be evidenced in education/work which requires extensive knowledge of contracting techniques. Experience in contracting with the government or industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and /or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge of a wide range of Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex contracts for unique services, commodities, and/or construction.

2. Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations; makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions applying precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to insure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable, and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals.

3.Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

JBSA Lackland NAF HR Office
Address
JBSA Lackland Resource Management Flight
802 FSS/FSCN
1720 Patrick Street Bldg 5311
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5243
US
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Next steps

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