Job opening: PURCHASING AGENT
Salary: $53 105 - 69 035 per year
Published at: Aug 15 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
DCAA is ranked in the top third of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government."
Duties
Determines procedures to use to obtain goods and services that meet the requirements, delivery schedule, provide the best price, and conform to acquisition regulations.
Solicits quotes orally or through written requests for quotations and evaluates proposals for responsiveness and price reasonableness.
Reviews supply and equipment requirements to ensure that the regional offices are sufficiently stocked to meet mission requirements.
Regularly communicates with vendors, FAOs (Field Audit Offices), and regional personnel to coordinate purchases, deliveries, and to resolve disputes and discrepancies.
Requirements
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) Program: DCAA uses E-Verify to determine eligibility for employment as a U.S. Citizen.
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Drug Testing: This is a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to this position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.
Qualifications
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-06 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as experience in applying procurement and contracting regulations, policies, and procedures in the procurement of goods and services. Examples of specialized experience include monitoring and evaluating contractor's progress and performance; Resolving problems associated with purchases, to include unauthorized commitments, billing questions, and customer assistance; Analyzing and identifying problem areas in specifications or work statements.
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: You may substitute one year of graduate level education which is directly related to the work of the position. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (
http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
Contacts
- Address DCAA - HEADQUARTERS
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]
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