Lead Service Contract Technician

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

11d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the Service Contract Technician personnel assigned to the Service Contracts Section in support of operations, maintenance and repair requirements. This role involves managing the base civil engineer squadron service contracts program, including developing and executing statements of work (SOW/SON) for new, one-time only, and recurring service contracts. The position also provides technical assistance to contracting and other organizations within the civil engineer squadrons on pre-award and post-award matters. Additionally, the role focuses on developing and maintaining computerized data files and management tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Service Contracts section by researching, procuring, and applying the latest computer technology. Compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures is essential, performing work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to work uncommon tours of duty, weekends, and holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle in the performance of officially assigned duties and responsibilities.
• May be required to travel by military/civilian aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience includes utilizing knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures or operations that require extended training and experience to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems. Utilizing knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the preparation of service contracts. Researching various aspects of contract specifications, assist in assuring fair competition, and evaluate bid responses and responsibility of bidder.
• OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
• OR 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 college transcripts.
• FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Detailed knowledge of methods and technique of maintenance engineering principles relating to facility maintenance and repair and construction practices of procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and detailed procedures customarily used in civil engineering to maintain, repair, and operate Air Force real property.
• Must be familiar with the entire work request process, from origination and funding to final documentation including entering data in the Work Information Management System (WIMS) or other systems in use and preparation of as-builts.
• Detailed knowledge of contracting and negotiating methods to accomplish needed changes to active contracts to resolve problems of contract modifications or construction changes.
• Knowledge of a variety of service contract trades.
• Ability to read and interpret Statements of Work, government estimates, floor and architectural plans and specifications and to review plans for constructability, maintainability and reliability.
• Ability to inspect materials and workmanship of contractor work to ensure compliance with contract.
• Ability to maintain good working relations.
• Knowledge of management policies/procedures and ability.
• Must possess good briefing, verbal, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current automation technology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and balances the workload among Contracts Service Technician and contract oversight personnel in accordance with established workflow or job specialization; assures timely accomplishments of the assigned workload and assures that each employee has enough work.
• Manages the base civil engineer squadron service contracts program to include developing and executing statements of work (SOW/SON) for new, one-time only, and recurring service contracts.
• Provides technical assistance to contracting and other organizations within the civil engineer squadrons on pre-award and post award matters.
• Develops, maintains and applies computerized data files and management tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Service Contracts section by researching, procuring, and applying the latest computer technology.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level