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Job Title Yuma, AZ; Alameda, CA; Barstow, CA; Bridgeport, CA Job Description You will determine alternatives to procurement procedures for proper completion of contracting assignments. You will inspect completed contract work to identify deficiencies that require correction. You will monitor contractor performance and ability to deliver products, services, and systems to contract schedule and within cost. You will gather program information from a variety of sources to resolve issues surrounding work operations and contract support. Requirements Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Visit e-verify.gov for more information. Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time‑in‑grade) by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense, the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Must complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position requires travel, 76% of the time or greater, from normal duty station. Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing knowledge of performance evaluation methods and surveillance plans and techniques for oversight of contractor performance. Monitoring a full range of contracts, contracting plans, and contracting changes for propriety of acquisitions methods, contract type, and documentation. Developing pre‑award and post award schedules and cost estimates for new solicitations or contract modifications. Providing technical guidance on contract contractual performance requirements. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional Information Work Environment: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa is located in a harsh environmental setting with adverse weather conditions for many months of the year (excessive heat, humidity, and rain) and working in areas populated by poisonous snakes, plants, and/or insects, and contagious diseases and poor air quality, chemical handling areas, and damp and unheated spaces. The work may require extensive work shifts of 12‑16 hours a day and more than a 5‑day workweek. Generally, indoor work location has power, water, heating and air conditioning, although outages should be expected. The incumbent will be required to live on the camp, where living quarters are a container living unit (CLU), which may be very cramped with the requirement to share bathroom facilities. Initial living quarters may be a tent. Fatigue may occur from long work hours and uncomfortable living conditions. The position may be required to provide immediate contingency support requiring a physical and immunizations deemed necessary for the environment in which this support is provided. Incumbent is entitled to 25% Post Differential pay. Potential benefits for working in Djibouti: Ability to gain international work experience. Professional development by working in an area at the forefront of construction and community growth. High potential for overtime pay. Local Market Supplement (based on parent command location) Imminent Danger Pay - $225/month (first 42 days) Post Differential Allowance - currently 25% of base pay (beginning day 43+) #J-18808-Ljbffr Navstar Inc.