Operations Services, Inc. (OSI) is hiring CONTRACT SPECIALIST FOR FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTING
Position: Contract Specialist
Location: Remote
(a) 8 hours per day between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM .
(b) Core work hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
(c) This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week.
Clearance: NACI
1) This position is a combination Contracting Specialist & Procurement Analyst to perform duties equal to the federal government classification GS-1102 Contracting Series. The person in this position will be an employee of Operations Services, Inc. (OSI), a contractor to the Department of the Interior National Park Service (NPS), and will report to the OSI Director of Logistics. The person will perform duties as a Contract Specialist and/or Procurement Analyst to support NPS contracting officers in pre-award and post-award administration of Construction contracts and Architect-Engineering Services contracts.
(a) Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR);
(b) Thorough knowledge of FAR Part 36 and associated contract clauses;
(c) Ability to research and apply government regulations and agency policies to contracting situations;
(d) Can function remotely to complete work assignments within specified time frames with minimal supervision.
3) Duties will focus on performing and/supporting pre-award and post-award contracting tasks for design and construction projects at NPS sites nationwide and NPS internal contracting practices under the direction and approval of NPS Contracting Officers, as described below:
(a) Contracting Specialist:
Ø Conducts acquisition planning and market research.
Ø Prepares and issues solicitations, Requests for Proposals/Quotes and amendments.
Ø Participates in and assists the Contracting Officer in source selection activities, including technical evaluations and cost/price evaluations.
Ø Processes contract award documents for Contracting Officer signature.
Ø Performs post-award contract administration, including processing modifications, evaluating contractor proposals for price adjustments, contract files, contractor compliance with labor regulations.
Ø Prepares contract closeout and termination documents.
(b) Procurement Analyst:
Ø Organize Virtual Industry fairs with industry focusing on small business outreach.
Ø Create and update agency document templates in accordance with regulations and policies (market research reports; acquisition plans; source selections, etc.)
Ø Maintain SharePoint sites for documents, templates, training material, etc.
Ø Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the Chief of Contracting review and approval.
Ø Organize and track training on various procurement topics for Contracting Staff and CORs.
C. Resume Instructions for Applicants
Each applicant must submit a resume EXACTLY following the instructions in this section. The National Park Service will make a final decision on the acceptability of your qualifications for the position based on your resume content.
1. Send the resume directly to both of the following email addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]
2. Resume Format (DO NOT vary from these Instructions):
(a) The resume must be a stand-alone WORD document (No PDF) without links in the document.
(b) The text must be ARIAL, Size 12, Black text on a white background.
(c) Page margins must be 1-inch on all sides.
(d) Line spacing is .
(e) No page limit, however describe your experience in Federal Government Contracting in general and Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracting under FAR Part 36.
(f) Enter the page number in the top right of each page as follows:
(g) insert any page borders, pictures, artwork, or background color.
(h) write a section on your career objectives, past accomplishments or skills summary.
(i) write about any position that does not involve federal government contracting, Construction Contracting and Architect-Engineer Services Contracting under FAR Part 36.
(j) send a link to a pre-formatted resume at professional organization website.
(k) any Track Changes or other similar formatting in the document.
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Part 1 – Personal information
Part 2 – Education
Part 3 – Training in Federal Government Contracting
Part 4 – Relevant Certifications
Part 5 – Relevant Experience.
3. Resume Sections and Content
Part 1 – Personal Information
Name (in CAPITAL letters)
Street address
Telephone number // Email address
Part 2 – Education
List ALL degrees (AA/AS; BA/BS; MA/MS/MBA):
For each degree, state the following- Year; Subject; College/University Name & Location.
Part 3 – Training in Federal Contracting
(1) List the training courses (resident or online) in federal government contracting that you have completed, especially courses pertaining to Construction and Architect-Engineer contracting.
For each course, state the training provider name & location; course title; year completed.
(2) Example:
> Construction Contracting // Defense Acquisition University (Fort Belvoir, VA) // 2015.
> Architect-Engineer Contracting // Defense Acquisition University (Fort Belvoir, VA) // 2017.
> Post-Award Contract Administration // Management Concepts, Inc. (Vienna, VA) // 2010
Part 4 – Relevant Certifications
(1) List the contracting certifications that you have held as a government employee obtained from a civilian federal agency or a Department of Defense agency, specifically FAC-C or DAWIA. List any certifications from the , or .
(2) Example Certifications:
> FAC-C – Level, Certifying Agency Name, and Year;
> DAWIA (Contracting & any other functional area) – Level, Certifying Agency Name, and Year;
> Certified Professional Contracts Manager (NCMA) – Year received
> Certified Federal Contracts Manager (NCMA) – Year received
> Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (NCMA) – Year received
> Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CSI) – Year received
> Project Management Professional (PMI) – Year received
> Military certifications in contracting, purchasing, or construction management
Part 5 – Relevant Experience
(1) List your Relevant Experience in contracting positions for the last 20 years OR as many years as necessary to capture the minimum experience requirements for the Contract Specialist position. DO NOT summarize your experience in each position description – provide as much detail as possible.
must
>* Employee of a federal government agency as a Contracting Officer/Specialist/Administrator in GS-1102 ContractingSeries or GS-1105 Purchasing Series; or*
>* Military experience as a Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, or Petty Officer in a Contracting Occupational Specialty* if you satisfy the Minimum Experience requirements (Army; Navy, Air Force; Marine Corps; Coast Guard). For example- or
> Employee of a performing contract administration services for a federal government agency ONLY if the position required full-time work equal to GS-1102 Contracting duties in administration of Construction contracts and Architect-Engineer contracts to augment the agency’s contracting staff.
> Combination of experience in the 3 categories listed above.
(2) Follow this Example of a Relevant Experience Position Description; Provide the following information elements for each position description:
(a) Position Title
(b) Name of federal government agency & location
(c) Period: Start and End Month & Year
(d) For former/current federal government contracting employees, state your classification as
GS-1102 or GS-1105 and grade level(s).
(e) For former/current military Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, or Petty Officer in a Contracting Occupational Specialty, state the following: Rank, Service Branch; Work Location; Position Title; Occupational Specialty Code & Title.
(f) For an employee of a contractor to a federal government agency, state the following: Position Title; Name of Contractor; Name of the federal agency supported by the contractor; Location; Purpose of the contract.
(g) Construction Contracting Experience in accordance with FAR Part 36:
Do not combine Construction contracting and Architect-Engineer contracting if you performed both while working in one position; Describe your experience in each contracting category separately. Describe your experience in Construction Contracting separately for each position, covering the following elements-
> Types of Construction Projects (Be specific- Select the work from the project types list in Part-D below).
> Approximate dollar value;
> Contract/task order price arrangements (FFP; CPFF; CPAF; T&M)
> Pre-Award & Post-Award contracting tasks: For example – Acquisition planning & market research // Preparing & issuing solicitations, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, and amendments // Participation in technical & price evaluation of proposals // Participation in source selection activities, including clarifications & discussions with offerors, LPTA and Tradeoff evaluations // Preparing & processing contract/task order award documents // Contract administration, including contract files, modifications, price adjustments, etc. // Contractor compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determination & payroll requirements // Closeout of contracts/task orders // Terminations for convenience or default.
(f) Architect-Engineer Services Contracting in accordance with FAR Part 36:
Do not combine Construction contracting and Architect-Engineer contracting if you performed both while working in one position; Describe your experience in each contracting category separately. Describe your experience in A-E Services Contracting for each position, covering the following elements-
> Type of A-E Services (Be specific- Select the service from the service types list in Part-E below).
> Approximate dollar value
> Contract/task order price arrangements (FFP; CPFF; CPAF; T&M)
> Pre-Award & Post-Award contracting tasks: For example – Acquisition planning & market research // Preparing & issuing solicitations, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, and amendments // Participation in technical & price evaluation of proposals // Participation in source selection activities, including clarifications & discussions with offerors, LPTA and Tradeoff evaluations // Preparing & processing contract/task order award documents // Contract administration, including contract files, modifications, price adjustments, etc. // Closeout of contracts/task orders // Terminations for convenience or default //
D. Types of Construction Projects (FAR Part 36):
Construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of Buildings, Structures, or Other Real Property. The terms "Buildings, Structures, or Other Real Property" include, but are not limited to the following types of projects-
Bridges // Dams // Plants // Highways // Paved Roads // Unpaved Roads // Streets // Tunnels // Sewers // Pipelines (water, gas, petroleum; steam; waste; etc.) // Power Lines // Cemeteries // Pumping Stations // Railroads // Airfield & Airport Facilities (hangars; runways; lighting; towers; fuel tanks) // Terminals // Docks // Piers // Lighthouses // Buoys // Jetties // Breakwaters // Levees // Canals // Channels // Dredging // Scaffolding // Drilling // Demolition // Excavating & Land Clearing // Landscaping // Utility System Installation, Repair, & Improvement (heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, gas) // Military Firing Ranges (including target equipment installing & repair) // Military Training Facilities // Military Base Facilities // Building Security Systems.
E. Types of Architect-Engineer Services (FAR Part 36):
Planning, design, and other services ancillary to Construction, Alteration, Repair, or Improvement of Buildings, Structures, or other Real Property listed in the Construction Project Types in Part-D above, including, but not limited to, the following types of services-
Real Property Studies // Site Investigations // Surveying & Mapping // Soil Testing & Analysis // Consulting // Project Management // Conceptual Designs // Creating Drawings & Specifications // Value Engineering // Construction Project Management // Geotechnical Engineering // Subsurface Evaluation & Reports // Drawing & Specification Reviews // Preparation of Operating & Maintenance Manuals // Commissioning of New Buildings and Other Facilities // Land Surveys for Military Firing Ranges & Training Areas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
· All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
OSIoffers a competitive Compensation and Benefit Plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
Education:
Experience:
- administration of federal government contracts: 5 years (Required)
- federal Architect-Engineer contracting : 3 years (Required)
- pre/post-award administration of federal Construction : 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- FAC-C certification (Preferred)
- DAWIA certification in Contracting (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
