- Position Title
- Contract Officer Representative
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12614050-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Contract Officer Representative position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0301-09
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0301-11
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct negotiated acquisitions using FAR Part 15 procedures.
4.
Administer various contract types, methods, and techniques such as cost type contracting, award fees, cost sharing arrangements, performance based contracting, processing of unsolicited proposals, multiple awards, and special provisions (i.e. proprietary rights, rights-in-data, Privacy Act, etc.)
5.
Assure adequate competition of bids in the procurement process.
6.
Procure specialized equipment, services, and/or construction in support of program objectives.
7.
Work with contract types, such as fixed price, cost reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quality (IDIQ), and required clauses and special provisions to carry out procurement.
8.
Evaluate bid responsiveness and responsibility of the bidders.
9.
Identify potential suppliers for the procurement process.
10.
Monitor awarded contracts to ensure compliance with regulations and agreed upon terms.
11.
Analyze bids and proposals for the procurement process.
12.
Make recommendation for the award of the contract.
13.
Interpret contract terms, analyzed facts, and applied judgment to recommend responses to disputes, change requests, or similar contractual issues.
14.
Use the concept of price analysis to review contract proposals and bids.
15.
Compile information from electronic web-based systems to prepare analysis and reports in support of workload and contract awards.
16.
Prepare negotiation summaries using correct grammar, punctuation, style, scope, content, organization and logic to support the award decision.
17.
Prepares documents necessary to support the negotiation, award, and close out of the contract.
18.
Prepares solicitation documents to incorporate required data.
INSTRUCTIONS: SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.