Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: About the Position: Position is for a Purchasing Agent, GS-1105-07/08/09/10 for the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground Division, Tobyhanna Branch located in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

Duties

Screens purchase requests for completeness and adequacy. Prepares and negotiates unilateral/bilateral modifications that may change the performance and other conditions in the contract. Terminates the contracts through completion, default, or convenience. Maintains personnel strength spreadsheets and provides personnel statistics to be used for briefs. Coordinates with other agencies to determine applicable labor laws and social legislation. Responsible for the entire purchasing process from receipt of a purchase request to completion of the order/contract.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position accordingly.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.

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 EmployeesDefense 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.) 13473Priority 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 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 for Purchasing Agent:To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience at the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in screening purchasing requests; 2) Assisting in monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience at the GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating purchase requests; 2) Monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience at the GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Determining the appropriate method of purchase; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 3) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience at the GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Selecting the method of solicitation including the appropriate clauses and provisions; 2) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications; 3) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 4) Preparing awardee recommendations to send to the Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyAdministration and ManagementContracting/ProcurementWritten Communication GS-07: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). GS-08: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). GS-09: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). GS-10: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). 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. Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6QK34 TYAD CONTR OFF DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk