Contract Services Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Travis AFB, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Travis Air Force Base, California, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The Contract Services Specialist serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for personal and non-personal medical services and support contracts. The role plans, prepares, and coordinates contract service requirements and establishes medical and non-medical service contracts. It also procures new and one-time service requests initiated by medical group personnel, monitors contract and contractor performance, and maintains contract records. The specialist conducts market research, develops government cost estimates, prepares documentation to obtain services, coordinates medical service and commodity requirements for the Medical Treatment Network, and uses automated, financial, reporting, and management systems to submit formal contract requests. This is a mission-essential position. The incumbent must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies. Employment is subject to background and personnel security investigations, required immunization screening, and maintenance of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A public or confidential financial disclosure report is required upon entry and annually thereafter. A one-year probationary period applies. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience administering contractual agreements for services, participating in contract procurement activities, and using an automated system to track contracts; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
If qualifying based on education, provide transcripts. Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.
Must submit an OGE 278 or OGE 450 financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
A one-year probationary period applies, and continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for personal and non-personal medical services and support contracts.
Plan, prepare, and coordinate contract service requirements and establish medical and non-medical service contracts.
Purchase or procure new and one-time service requests initiated by medical group personnel.
Monitor contract and contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements and manage and maintain contract records.
Conduct market research, develop realistic government cost estimates, and prepare documents required to obtain services.
Prepare and coordinate medical requirements for contract services and other commodities for the Medical Treatment Network.
Use automated, financial, reporting, and management systems for formal contract requests.