About the Position: Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) mission statement: To receive, store, ship, produce, renovate and demilitarize conventional ammunition, missiles and related components to meet contingency requirements in support of the warfighter.

Duties

Processes small purchase orders for a variety of local and non-local market items utilizing the Government Purchase Card (GPC). Conducts solicitations through General Services Administration (GSA) E-Buy, Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) vendors, Dept. of Defense (DOD). Procures materials, supplies, services, and equipment by open market methods. Negotiates terms of purchase orders by analyzing pricing on purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, or issuing delivery orders under the terms of existing contracts. Deals directly with representatives of business and commercial industry and reaches mutual agreement on terms of procurement and obtains timely delivery of supplies and services at the most reasonable prices. Uses automated data processing (ADP) equipment to prepare a variety of narrative or tabular materials (e.g., correspondence, reports, charts, statistical tables, and manuals). Performs basic office automation duties involving one or more of the following software/hardware: standardized word-processing, email, electronic calendar, suspense system, and predefined spreadsheet and/or database. Processes all actions required in performing simplified purchasing procedures and necessary to update Stock Fund Acquisitions Authority and Subsidiary Ledger. Maintains source selection lists and historical data on small businesses and minority enterprises, and other information upon which to base decisions under the Small Business and Labor Surplus Program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Acquisitions Back To Basics: This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting Professional-C) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. **ALL CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST ATTACH A CURRENT SF-50 FOR CONSIDERATION. WITHOUT A SF-50, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: Applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NK-02(GS-07) grade level in the Federal service which includes: Demonstrating knowledge of purchasing regulations, methods, procedures, and business practices required to make broad and in-depth purchases of services, parts, and supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NK-02/GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Applies Technology to TasksDecision MakingManages and Organizes InformationTechnical Competence **Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. DoD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Position Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DoD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/level. Current requirements are available at http://asc.army.mil/info/policies/check_list.cfm. Acquisition Back To Basics: This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Contracting Professional-C) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W39ZAA CRANE ARMY AMMUNITION ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk