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

Receives purchase requests from program directors of operating divisions, offices, or projects; screens needs for appropriateness, completeness, the reasonableness of information and specifications, and proper approval. Processes small purchase orders for a variety of local and non-local market items utilizing the Government Purchase Card (GPC). Procures materials, supplies, services, and equipment by open market methods. Considerable research and contacts with suppliers, manufacturers, or non-local markets are required to locate sources for specialized items or services for installation. Negotiates terms of purchase orders by analyzing pricing on purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, or issuing delivery orders under the terms of existing contracts. Uses automated data processing (ADP) equipment to prepare a variety of narrative or tabular materials (e.g., correspondence, reports, charts, statistical tables, and manuals).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Acquisition Back to Basics: FOUNDATIONAL: This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for CONTRACTING 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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience/Education 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. A. You must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NK-01(GS-04) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates knowledge of purchasing regulations, methods, procedures and business practices required to make broad and in-depth purchases of services, parts, and supplies. OR B. have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelors? degree. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

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