Remote Contracting Officer Representative Jobs in Renton, WA

Summary
This position is in Region 10, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Laboratory Services Branch. About Region 10: Region 10.
This is an office-centered positionyou must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
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Duties
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You will:

• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative to manage lab and vendor contracts by drafting Statement of Works, supporting solicitations, overseeing design/construction, enforcing contractor performance, and approving invoices to ensure compliant, cost effective operations.
• Serve as the laboratory facility management authority, ensuring safe, reliable, efficient operations by directing preventive maintenance, overseeing mechanical/electrical systems (DDC, boilers, HVAC, water), responding to emergencies, and inspecting, testing, and correcting deficiencies.
• Support construction and maintenance at the facility by serving as COR for projects, setting design criteria with stakeholders, coordinating procurement, and overseeing renovations and repairs to ensure code and environmental compliance, cost effectiveness, and minimal disruption.
• Serve as the Laboratory Security Officer and emergency preparedness lead, overseeing physical/personnel security and access control, maintaining critical security infrastructure, coordinating incident response, and updating COOP and emergency plans to ensure safety, compliance, and continuity.
• Oversee the laboratory's facilities budget by monitoring spending, coordinating procurement and funding requests, and leading annual cost reporting with the Regional Comptroller to ensure fiscal compliance, accurate allocations, and sustained operations.

You will spend 25-50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
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Conditions of employment
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You must be a U.S. citizen.
If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver's license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs.
This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
You will be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as conducting facility services activities; planning and organizing contract and budget operations; and analyzing/developing reports for facility-related data and/or services.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Contract Management
• Facilities Operations and Management *
• Technical Knowledge (Related to Position) *
• Building and Construction
• Written Communication *
• Budget and Cost Management

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.
Education
You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering, industrial arts, property management, or business administration; OR specialized experience as described above.
For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.
Additional information
Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP
NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must fall into the Well Qualified category or highersee the How You Will Be Evaluated section).
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: E-Verify.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.
NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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