This position is located at the Kayenta Service Unit in the Division of Acquisition Management and Contracts under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Navajo Area IHS service unit.

Duties

Incumbent participates in the overall planning, development, and execution of simplified purchases procurement policies and procedures, as a key member of the management staff with particular emphasis and specific responsibility in the area of developing, implementing, and maintaining sound procurement and purchasing procedures. Negotiating and awarding bilateral purchase orders for professional and personal services. Evaluates vendor responsiveness and responsibility factors, review quotes for price, and determines if the requirements for competition have been met. Developing and selecting criteria/technical ranking factors for purchases of a variety of requirements. Provides assistance and technical guidance on matters concerning the simplified purchase acquisition process in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Provides assistance and technical guidance on matters concerning acquisition process. Administering purchase orders that require extensive monitoring and oversight to resolve complex problems. A Assist the Contracting Officer in the annual acquisition file of NAIHS Service Units.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For the GS-05 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience include: Learn acquisitions, policies and procedures. Close supervision for procurement of supplies, services and equipment utilizing simplified acquisition procedures (SAP). Knowledge of automated systems to create documents and retrieve information for modification and reporting. OR, Completion of 4 years of education above the high school level. For the GS-6 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience include: Experience in a variety of SAP instruments to establish contracts in attaining supplies and services; purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), delivery orders and credit card purchases. Involvement in negotiation of price, negotiation strategies and contract interpretations. Skill in using automated systems associated with acquisition and business practice. For the GS-7 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience include:Applies acquisition laws, regulations, agency policies and procedures in purchasing process including post award administration. Communicates with vendors, staff and managers, resolving delay in delivery schedule, difference in price or quantity and equitable price adjustments. Prepare, submit and negotiate terms of purchase orders. Proficient with software programs to create final documents, retrieval of information for amendment or modification and reporting purposes. For the GS-8 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience include: Receives purchase requests, screens for completeness and relevance of information and for proper approval. Performs buying actions. Procures supplies, construction and equipment by appropriate methods. Negotiate terms of purchase orders, analyze pricing proposals and perform cost analysis. Provide technical assistance and training, conduct follow-up reviews and monitor progress of corrective actions. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to small purchases. For the GS-9 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience include:Determine purchasing methods and strategies to be applied based on cost, urgency and availability of supplies and use of mandatory schedules. Identify qualified suppliers. Collaborate with bidders, obtain price quotes, evaluate offers, negotiate terms and conditions with vendors. Provide guidance within organization defining concise purchasing requirements. Serves as technical advisor; independently identifies and addresses problems and issues. Extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, principles, methods and practices applicable to purchases of specialized supplies, services and equipment. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements, however if you are planning to substitute experience for education (GS-05 only), You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Kayenta Service Unit PO Box 368 Kayenta, AZ 86033 US
• Name: Claircita Richards
• Phone: 928-697-4346
• Email: [email protected]