This position is located in the Procurement Section of the Cheyenne River Health Center. The incumbent serves as a Purchasing Agent with responsibility for procurement of supplies, services, and construction, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures (SAP) and acquisition of commercial items.

Duties

Procures supplies, services and equipment utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. Negotiates terms of purchase orders, analyzes pricing proposals, and prepares purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements and delivery orders for signature. Provides technical assistance and training to the service unit personnel. Reconciles errors with vendors and performs contract administrative functions associated with small purchase acquisition. Processes ratifications of unauthorized procurements and processing of the same.

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 Grade Level: GS-05. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-04, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing work and/or tasks such as work experience comparable to prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for office supplies and equipment based on technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing. OR Submit a copy of unofficial transcripts to show 4 years of education above the high school level. Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable at grades GS-3 through GS-5 OR Demonstrate meeting qualifications for this grade level by indicating on resume and submitting a copy of unofficial transcripts to show a combination of specialized experience and above high-school education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-06. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-05, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks comparable to preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for medical supplies and equipment based on technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-06, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks comparable to Applying 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-08. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-07, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work experience comparable to tasks such as 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level:GS-09: 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: 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 with education, 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 Cheyenne River Service Unit 24276 166th Street Airport Road Eagle Butte, SD 57625 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-252-2771
• Email: [email protected]