Clarification from the agency

This position is ONLY open to current federal employees to Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado.

• Provides technical engineering support by evaluating the need and acquisition of service contracts for Civil Engineering.
• Coordinates with engineers in a variety of disciplines to develop various complex service contracts; creates training program to ensure QAE's and section personnel assigned to monitor Civil Engineering service contracts are competently trained and understand their duties and responsibilities.
• Works with Contracting Officer, budget personnel to gain approval for changes to existing Civil Engineering contracts.
• Applies technical engineering knowledge to perform oversight of assigned Civil Engineer contracts.
• Provides engineering economic analyses for unfunded requirements and forecasts for future year budgets for the Resource Advisor.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. Approximately 15 days per year.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate valid driver’s license.
• May act as project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies as required.
• May be required to serve on A and E selection boards or construction contract source selection boards.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. (Continued)
• The selectee will have up to 24 months to meet the applicable mandatory experience, education, and training requirements.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. (Continued)
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• "IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. (Continued)
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release."
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission (Continued)
• of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-08), level, pay band (NJ-02), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes analyzing new requirements, including review of new construction as-built drawings, determines validity, and approves new requirements. Determines need for new contract or whether work should be incorporated in existing contract. Provides management with technical information, cost data, recommendations for contract cuts and briefing papers on the recurring service contract program. Provides oversight of contractors work to ensure they maintain compliance to the PWS and work is conducted IAW checklist, and operations standards for all systems being monitored. Performs market research and analysis and develops the Service Delivery Summary (SDS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) evaluation criteria to measure contractor performance.

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EDUCATION: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that is directly related to the work of the position.NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of contract administration principles, procedures and practices required to manage complex service; ability to operate a microcomputer and associated word processing, spreadsheet and management information software.

2. Skill in writing technical specifications and quality standards; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to develop interpersonal relationships with numerous professional personnel.

3. Ability to read and interpret technical contract specifications and engineering and architectural drawings. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures to a variety of situations.

4. Knowledge of quality assurance evaluation program and standard inspection methods and procedures.

5. Knowledge of standard trades and crafts methods and techniques, materials and equipment used in civil engineering maintenance and repair operations for assigned areas of specialization.

6. Knowledge of budget requirements and ability to prepare current cost and long range budget projections. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".

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