This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level FOUNDATIONAL in the Acquisition Career Field Logistics and Technology Workforce within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. To qualify you must- A. 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.)

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contacts

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