Class Details

OSC Warrant Officer Training offers a comprehensive overview of the contracting and program authorities granted to a warranted On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The course provides in-depth information on key contracting elements, effective contract management practices, and discussion on contracting vulnerabilities. It also explains the policies and procedures for utilizing the various procurement tools under the Delegated Procurement Authority (DPA) and other mechanisms available to OSCs during emergency and time-critical removal actions. A response case study is included, allowing participants to apply the skills learned during the training. 

Course Objectives:

• Comprehend the responsibilities and authorities assigned to OSCs for directing emergency response and removal actions. 
• Gain knowledge of fundamental contracting principles. 
• Understand contracting tools and techniques authorized for use under the OSC’s DPA. 
• Apply the tools and techniques in a removal action scenario. 

 The OSC Warrant Officer Training course is tailored for experienced EPA Superfund OSCs and who are pre-designated for emergency response or other field assignments where independent time-critical or emergency decisions may be required. The OSC Warrant Officer Training may also benefit EPA project officers and contracting officers supporting the removal and emergency response program. This class is open to EPA staff only.

Additional prerequisite information: Before enrolling in the OSC Warrant Officer Training, the EPA OSC must be a certified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Becoming a certified FAC-COR Level II is a mandatory requirement for an EPA OSC to request the warrant after taking the OSC Warrant Officer Training. Requirements for FAC-COR Level II certifications can be accessed at https://work.epa.gov/fac-programs/fac-cor-level-ii-initial-certification. The FAC-COR certification trainings are listed in the How to Request a FAC-COR Level II Certification document referenced on that webpage. Courses must be completed at least 7 business days before attending the OSC Warrant Officer Training. A copy of the COR guidelines is available at https://work.epa.gov/fac-programs/fac-cor-certification-requirements.

For U.S. EPA OCSs, POs, and COs only.

Most regstrants will want to also register for the Purchase Card Training which follows this class in the same location on Sept. 26, 2003.

Reservations may also be made on the internet by going to http://www.embassysuites.com. On that page in the "Quick Search" box enter "Phoenix" for the city and "AZ" for the state and then click the "Find It" button. On the next page scroll to the bottom of the list of the search results till you see the "Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix - North" listed. Click on the "Book a Room" button next to that hotel listing. On the next page select the dates for your stay (one day before the class and either the day the class ends or the day after) and scroll down and enter the code GEP where it says "Groups/Conference code". From there you will be taken to your room options and you can make a selection and continue finalizing your reservation.

Embassy Suites - Phoenix North