About the position: NAF Resource Management, Kirtland AFB, NM. Position filled as Regular Full-Time (guarantees 35 hrs/wk) employment category, may be eligible for NAF benefits (Medical/Dental, Group Life, 401(k), and AFNAF Retirement). Experience in similar position with purchasing commercial and technical items are preferred. Knowledge of procedures, regulations and common business practices (purchasing and administration of contracts) is desired. Double entry accounting is also desired.

Duties

Introductory Statement: The primary function of the position is to provide oversight and coordinate acquisition of a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically described through open market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated cost. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information and identifies when separate requests may be consolidated. Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Develops and maintains a source list of responsible suppliers from established lists, online resources, historical files, catalogs, etc. Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives. Assists requesting NAF activity with reviewing and preparing requests to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts. Extracts and verifies information from vendors for orders or contract(s); reviews solicitation and Statement of Work for compliance. Reviews offers for compliance. Negotiates with vendors on ensuing adjustments, such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc. Prepares documentation for award. Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of Contracting Officer's Warrant. Responsible for post award administration. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up. Gathers, monitors, and maintains data, related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries. Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. Administers the NAF Purchase Card (P-CARD) program. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12575790

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete with favorable adjudication of Tier 1 (T1) background investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• This position is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This position requires the incumbent to have valid Contracting Officer’s Warrant Certification, or successfully complete training to obtain within 12 months of employment

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/25/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Progressively responsible experience which provided the applicant general knowledge of procedures, regulations, and practices common to the Force Support, NAF purchasing program. In addition, must have specialized knowledge of procedures and techniques relating to the purchase of a wide variety of commercial as well as some technical items; knowledge of merchandise purchased to make determinations for substitution; knowledge of vendor sources and of common business practices relating to mechanism of purchasing. Knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods to perform purchases under established contracts and standardized specifications or statements of work. Knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well-established references. Must possess basic computer skills; familiar with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access and the Internet functions to support office operations. Skill in typing and ability perform various tasks; generate memos, correspondence letters/emails, completing forms and entering data into a predefined spreadsheet or database. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; must have good customer service skills during interactions with customers and the public. Previous experience in similar position with purchasing of a wide variety of commercial and technical items are preferred. Knowledge of procedures, regulations and common business practices relating to purchasing and administration of contracts is desired. Double entry accounting is highly desired. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position is allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Kirtlland Resource Management Flight 377 FSS/FSCN 1551 1st Street, Bldg 20350 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5661 US
• Name: Kirtland NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]