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Job opening: Purchasing Agent

Salary: $53 105 - 69 035 per year
Published at: Aug 15 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

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

  • Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program

Qualifications

All qualification and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. 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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