Supervisory Contract Specialist-MSS 15

General Job Information

Join a dynamic public agency proudly serving the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The DC Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices inthe District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the acquisition of over $5.7 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 78 District agencies. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP's Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District- owned and federal surplus property.

OCP's most important resource is our people. We are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent and support them by creating an environment that allows them to do their best work.

Our staff is supported by informed and responsive leadership, fair & equitable rewards, and clear opportunities for learning & development. Our Procurement Training Institute (PTI) offers thousands of classroom hours each year, which includes educating and training OCP employees on procurement best practices, current laws and regulations and business advisory skills when engaging with District's agenciesand the vendor community.

OCP is currently seeking to hire Supervisory Contract Specialist (Manager) to partner with DC's Department of Public Works (DPW) providing supervision and leadership to a multi-disciplinary procurement team with cradle-to-grave procurement actions for a wide range of construction projects, goods,and services. The incumbent is fully proficient in public contracting and procurement as the Supervisory Contract Specialist and able to provide strategic consultation and supervision of the assigned to support the Department of Public Works portfolio.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal servicesin two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive and accessible. DPW's Solid Waste Management Administration performs several daily operations including trash and recycling collection, sanitation education and enforcement, graffiti removal, public litter can service, fall leaf collection,and street and alley cleaning. DPW's Fleet Management Administration supports municipal operations by procuring, fueling and maintaining thousands of District government vehicles, from sedans to heavy equipment. Fleet Management also is responsible for purchasing environmentally friendly, alternative-fuelvehicles (AFV) for the city. Directs the development, coordination, facilitation, management, and planning ofthe annual acquisition of goods and services through contracts, and procurement.

This senior level manager will advises the OCP Director, Deputy Director and the Chief Contracting Officer (CCO), with respect to all contract and procurement issues and the nature of corrective actions; including assisting the CCO with the development, preparation and administration of the annual budget for the officeand recommending the most cost-effective and efficient strategies to accomplish the objectives of the office. Mastery knowledge of creative contracting techniques, negotiation strategies and project management skills, thorough understanding of administrative inter-relationships in public sector organizations; strong knowledgeof computer systems and their application to the contract and procurement management processes; and demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities. Comprehensive management skills and experience in planning, organizing, directing and controlling contract and procurement functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supervisory Contract Specialist will manage and supervise a team of Contract Specialists and direct the development, coordination, facilitation, management, and planning of the annual acquisition of goods and services through contracts and procurement. In addition, the incumbent advises the Director of OCP and the Chief Contracting Officer (CCO), with respect to all contract and procurement issues and the nature of corrective actions, including assisting the CCO with the development, preparation, and administration of theannual budget for the office. Specifically, the incumbent of this position will perform the following:

Plans acquisitions and determines acquisition strategies; Conducts analyses of requirements; Coordinates and advises senior level program office personnel on the submission of procurement documents such as specifications and statements of work, in-house cost estimates; Government versus contractor performance analyses, Justifications for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC); and Coordinates and participates in the rewriting of statements of work and specifications.

Develops individual procurement strategies and prepares solicitations; Determines methods of acquisition,contract types and creates the Request for Proposal/Quotations or invitation for bids; Prepares, obtains reviews and approvals for, and issues procurement plans, wage determination requests, all other pre-solicitation and solicitation documents; Issues and publicizes solicitations; Conducts industry briefings, site visits and pre-proposal conferences; and Responds to inquiries relating to acquisitions; and controls the distribution of solicitations to eligible offerors.

Qualifications and Education

Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to CS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions. At least one (1) year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work ofthe position.

and

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts,purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization andmanagement.

Proof of Education: Candidates MUST provide proof of education in order to advance through the selection process. To expedite the review of your application materials, upload a copy of your COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) that demonstrates possession of the required educational credential(s) listed above.

Licenses and Certifications

Supervisory Contract Specialists in this grade will be required to achieve the Office of Contracting and Procurement's Tier I District Procurement Certification (OCP-DPC I), Tier II District Procurement Certification(OCP-DPC II), Tier III District Procurement Certification (OCP-DPC III) within one (1) year of hire. The Chief Procurement Officer has the authority to waive this requirement.

Desired Certifications: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM); Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM); Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 or 3; or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 2 or 3.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is sedentary, but there is some walking required.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (negotiable)

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: MS-1102-15

Promotion Potential: No Known Potential

Collective Bargaining Unit: (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS).

MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure ofthe appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Vacancy: One (1)

Servicing Agency: Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC

This announcement is for both current and future vacancies.

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Position Security Designation: These positions have been deemed Security-Sensitive under the guidelinesof the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screeningpursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, applicants must successfully pass a criminalbackground and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminalbackground checks for the duration of their tenure.

Emergency Designation: This position is designated as an Emergency position. As an Emergency Employee, and when directed to do so, you are required to either report to work, stay at work or telework during a declared emergency or during a period of non-emergency when your duties have been deemed critical to District government operations. As an Emergency Employee, you are required to adhere to the Emergency Employee policies set forth in Chapter 12, sections 1271 and 1274 of the District Personnel Manual. An Emergency employee may be required to perform other duties outside of his or her official position description during a period of a declared emergency (such as manual labor, shelter services, etc.)

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration ofthe appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates willreceive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personalappearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.