What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Contract Specialist position at DC Department of Human Resources?
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 in the 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 $10 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 79 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.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Office of Contracting and Procurement is seeking to fill two (2) Supervisory Contract Specialist, MSS Grade 14, supporting the agencies listed below through a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU agreement. The MOU agreement may be extended annually for the period of four (4) one-year option periods depending on the availability of funds. The duration of the positions is not to exceed four (4) years and subject to the funding availability of the buyer agency. In this role, the manager will advise 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 office and 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 knowledge of 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.
The Positions Will Be Supporting The Buyer Agency
Qualifications And Education
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years’ experience in contracting or related positions. At least 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 perform successfully the work of the 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 and management.
Candidates must have minimally one (1) of documented supervisory/management experience.
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
Office of Contracting & 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.
Preferred Certifications: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM); Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM); FAC-C or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) CON Level 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-1102-14
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 of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Vacancy: Two (2)
This announcement is for both current and future vacancies.
Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Waiver: The CPO may waive any or all of the requirements of education and experience if the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.
Position Security Designation: These positions have been deemed Security-Sensitive under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, applicants must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background 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 of the appointment.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Office of Contracting and Procurement is seeking to fill two (2) Supervisory Contract Specialist, MSS Grade 14, supporting the agencies listed below through a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU agreement. The MOU agreement may be extended annually for the period of four (4) one-year option periods depending on the availability of funds. The duration of the positions is not to exceed four (4) years and subject to the funding availability of the buyer agency. In this role, the manager will advise 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 office and 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 knowledge of 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.
The Positions Will Be Supporting The Buyer Agency
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Student Transportation (OSSE DOT). OSSE DOT is a regional transportation system that transports eligible students with special needs to school each day. OSSE DOT oversees the day-to-day operations of four (4) bus terminals from which more than 1,100 bus drivers and attendants travel approximately 34,000 miles each day to transport students to schools in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Through this MOU, OSSE DOT seeks to obtain needed contracting and procurement support services
- Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). DHCF (formerly the Medical Assistance Administration under the Department of Health) is a District of Columbia (District) agency and serves as the District’s state Medicaid agency. In addition to the Medicaid program, DHCF also administers insurance programs for immigrant children, the State Child Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP or CHIP) and Medical Charities (a locally funded program). Through this MOU, DHCF seeks to obtain needed contracting and procurement support services.
Qualifications And Education
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years’ experience in contracting or related positions. At least 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 perform successfully the work of the 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 and management.
Candidates must have minimally one (1) of documented supervisory/management experience.
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
Office of Contracting & 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.
Preferred Certifications: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM); Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM); FAC-C or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) CON Level 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-1102-14
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 of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Vacancy: Two (2)
This announcement is for both current and future vacancies.
Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Waiver: The CPO may waive any or all of the requirements of education and experience if the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.
Position Security Designation: These positions have been deemed Security-Sensitive under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, applicants must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background 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 of the appointment.
Salary : $150,000
