Sachbearb. (Qualitätssicherung) (m/w/d) Wiesbaden, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich IMPORTANT: This vacancy announcement is ONLY for current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany. Hauptaufgaben Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for fire alarm systems, fire suppression- sprinkler systems, hydraulic barriers, bollards, security gates, non-security electrical standard doors and non-security gates Contracts with appropriate delegation of authority to monitor and evaluate contractors' performance; to take corrective action on deficiencies found; and to sign and act for the activity and obligate the government. In coordination with the contract administrator, approves or disapproves substitutions in contracts based on knowledge of requirements. 1. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Monitors and evaluates and contract requirements; contractor performance; and overall contract terms from inception to conclusion, for services such as fire alarm systems, fire suppression- sprinkler systems, hydraulic barriers, bollards, security gates, non-security electrical standard doors and non-security gates service. a. Contract Surveillance: Develops and modifies surveillance techniques and procedures necessary for contractor performance evaluation. Evaluates and approves/disapproves the contractor's maintenance schedule and quality assurance surveillance plan to assure compliance with the appropriate LRMC standards. Conducts surveillance and random sampling across all aspects of contractor performance to include ad hoc nights and weekends as required. Sets Quality Requirement Inspections Standards (QRIS) for Government owned property (such as hydraulic barriers, bollards, security gates, non-security electrical standard doors and non-security gates). Reviews the technical literature pertaining to the National Stock No. item and/or system. By comparing data pertaining to equipment technical characteristics, with organizational missions, storage conditions, and serviceability standards formulates general quality assurance requirements and new maintenance standards for equipment. Serves as technical expert, specialist and advisor for USAG Wiesbaden providing technical oversight on government owned property (such as fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, sprinklers, hydraulic barriers, bollards, security gates, non-security electrical standard doors and non-security gates). Develop and evaluate detailed technical product specifications, item descriptions, technical provisions, manufacturing requirements and other technical features for use in the military/civilian facilities within the EU (European Union). Work requires incumbent to be well-versed with technical product specifications. Responsible for continuous market research to ensure systems meet newest technologies and highest energy efficiency capabilities. Applies and determines equipment international certification reports (such as CE, VDE, UL, CSA, TUEV-GS, BEAB, ISO 9001:2000) required to meet the US and Host Nation safety, electrical/technical, refrigeration standards. As technical expert, specialist and advisor for all procurements of systems for the USAG Wiesbaden the incumbent is responsible to perform the industry day (pre-award conferences) and represent the initiating agency as well as to answer and solve upcoming questions and complex technical issues from solicited firms attending. Advises the Contracting Officer on such technical matters as they affect the procurement action. Provides research supported justifications for all necessary changes. Meets and confers with German contractors (Managing Directors), requiring a good knowledge of German language. Resolves conflicts including disagreements over technical descriptions. Incumbent leads and conducts technical contract evaluation as member or board chairman responsible in accordance with source selection participation agreement (FAR §3.104.) to perform in-depth evaluations on submitted proposals. Evaluation process needs an extensive knowledge of requested products, business and industry practices as well as price and cost analysis. Also demanded high knowledge applicable documents for national, international and EU standards are required. Evaluates proposals for conformance with technical requirements, determines whether submitted detailed technical literature, energy efficiency documentation, international certification reports also applicable warranty (US and EU) and life span for item are in accordance with solicitation. Finalizes technical evaluation summary report and corresponding accepting or rejection action memos. This includes; US and EU energy saving requirements and calculations, water consumption, electricity connection. Inspect and test pre-production samples provided by contractor in accordance with solicitation specifications where a complex technical professional knowledge of industry standards and principles is required. Determine acceptability or rejection of pre-production samples and recommend corrective measures when needed. Prepare and submit justification for passing or failure of pre-production sample to RCO. Provide spare parts market research and development of maintenance expenditure limits (MEL). Performs market analysis to determine availability of products and suppliers and analyzes market and distribution trends for viable procurement actions. 2. VERIFICATION OF INVOICES, AND REPORTING: a. Verification of Invoices: Reviews and validates the monthly invoices for payment within the contracting office's guidelines. Specifically checks invoices received from contract firms for technical correctness and compliance with contract terms and specifications. Contract administrator to correct discrepancies between the contractor invoice and the US Government invoice. Ensures that services have actually been rendered prior to certifying and submitting invoices for payment. Ensures that contractor invoices and government invoices are processed and forwarded to the contractor administrator within established timeframes/suspense's. b. Reporting: Provides daily and weekly performance inspection reports to substantiate any unsatisfactory performance that may result in adverse action being taken against the contractor. Discusses problem areas with the contractor's project manager. Prepares a contract Discrepancy Report when deficiencies exceed the acceptable quality level and submits it to the Chief of O&M Contract Branch with recommendation of how much to deduct from payment to the contractor. Documents all findings and initiates corrective actions and advises the contractor's Project Manager or designated representative on solving problems. Prepares, revises and distributes regulatory changes to contractor for implementation. Evaluates directed changes for impact on the contract and the contractor's ability to accommodate such changes within the specifications established. Maintains complete and accurate records to document and describe contractor performance. Prepares and submits written reports to contract administrator concerning contractor performance which may be used to support the government's position while work is in progress and/or during contract disputes. Notifies contractor of safety, fire prevention, and violations and documents findings. Initiates contractual penalties, modifications, or other actions to correct inadequacies discovered. Interviews newly hired contractor personnel to ensure they possess completed police background check, required certificates. Reviews initial, monthly and yearly personnel training conducted by the contractor and government' l staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifikationsanforderungen Description of the Education & Training Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge C-7: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 4 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 3 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years Office automation skills required. Applicant must be in the possession of a valid driver's license class B. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English Language Proficiency Level C1 and German Language Proficiency Level C2 required. You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR). Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&viewsp&idmnrs_k_article&tablekb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen We offer: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (Additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement: - usually, time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (Governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run Fitness centers.