USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
Procurement & Resources Specialist
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Procurement & Resources Specialist for the Memphis National Cemetery. The role involves acquiring goods and services necessary for the cemetery's mission, preparing contracts, and conducting technical reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent works closely with the NCA Contracting Service and the Southeast District Office to acquire the goods and services needed for the mission and goals of Memphis and Corinth National Cemetery Complex
Prepares and executes contracts on all procurement requirements for the Memphis and Corinth National Cemetery Complex which includes Memphis National Cemetery and Corinth National Cemetery (which is a 1.5 hour drive from Memphis National Cemetery); completing needs assessments, reviews appropriate technical specifications, prepares required documents, procurement, and acquisition segments to include review of a statement of work, vendor negotiation of goods and/or services, agreement of associated costs
Evaluates contractor work, sets deliverable timetables, and verifies invoice payments
The incumbent performs a wide variety of contract procurement and COR duties to include the following: Conducts technical reviews when requested by the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Southeast District Office
Prepares staffing studies for Quality assurance administration requirements
Reviews adequacy of methods, materials or equipment specifications based on knowledge of cemetery requirements and the functions to be performed
Completes pre-bid site visits and inspections with contractors and government personnel to develop performance contract assessments
Participates in conducting pre-bid conferences and documents bidder questions
Participates in pre-award conferences
Attends pre-start of work conferences after contract award to discuss the scope of work requirements, develop mutual understanding of contract provisions, provide contractors with pertinent administrative documents, and discuss all technical aspects of the contract in detail
Reviews contractor submittals to determine acceptability and conformance to contract requirements
Recommends approval of schedule and other contractually required submittals
Works with the appropriate or designated staff to review submittals
Performs public outreach as needed
Qualification
Required
Applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Must possess a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Certification Level I
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all specialized experience and time in grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement
For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Subject to a background/security investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
Preferred
Specialized Experience: Prepare and execute contracts on all procurement requirements; completing needs assessments, review appropriate technical specifications, prepare required documents, procurement, and acquisition segments to include review of a statement of work, vendor negotiation of goods and/or services, agreement of associated costs. Evaluate contractor work, sets deliverable timetables and verifies invoice payments
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree (LL.M., if related) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position
Benefits
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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.
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