The position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Diagnostics and Biologics (D&B). This position will be located at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, or at the National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH) in Ames, Iowa. The position will report to the D&B Administrative Officer through the Supervisory Management Analyst over the Procurement Section, under the oversight of the Office of the Associate Deputy Administrator (ADA) of Veterinary Services D&B.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Exercises warranted procurement authority in purchasing open market equipment and supplies and services and construction, and Federal Supply Schedule contract equipment and services. Provides technical guidance for procurement and warehouse personnel, which includes monitoring established supply system. Takes appropriate action to expedite delivery of performance when required by agency needs. Negotiates equitable adjustments for contract changes, approves contract payments, assesses penalties for nonperformance, recommends termination of contracts when warranted. Completes procurement for special purchase and/or made-to-order equipment and supplies and/or technical and professional services. Actively solicits sources of supply for equipment and supplies which are specialized for NCAH and not available locally. Initiates and creates pre-solicitation public notices for relevant purchases using Federal Business Opportunities. Procures from established sources in accordance with governing regulations.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
• The work is primarily sedentary; however, there is some walking, standing, bending, and light lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Reviewing, editing, and resolving issues with purchasing requests and invoices. Acquiring supplies or services under $10,000 through use of a Business or Government Purchase Card. Reconciling Business/Government Purchase Card transactions. Identifying possible sources for supplies, equipment and other pertinent information related to purchases. Using electronic files to store, retain and research historical purchasing documentation. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]