Job title: Purchasing Agent
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: Incumbent makes complex purchases which include special purpose commercial items and basic technical and professional services.OverviewOpen & closing dates12/17/2024 to 12/27/2024Salary$54,292 – $70,578 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 8Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy. This IS NOT 100% Telework or a Remote Position.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberMCAD245751890637HWControl number824230700This job is open toVideosDuties
- Exercises specialized purchasing responsibility and makes final purchasing obligations utilizing simplified acquisition procedures.
- Selects the source(s) of procurement, the means of solicitation and contractor to which order is to be placed.
- Utilizes electronic commerce mechanisms to issue pre-solicitation notices and solicitations documents.
- Determines the method of purchase for assigned acquisitions as particular order, i.e., purchase order and/or delivery order.
- Determines whether the purchase will be made on the open market or government-wide indefinite delivery contracts or intra-governmental sources.
- Evaluates and determines the specific capabilities of vendor goods as compared to procurement needs.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- You must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 5% of the time.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
- This is an Army Acquisition Workforces (AAW) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements for Contracting Professional Certification within 3 years of entry on duty.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn 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 .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.Specialized Experience Required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes:
(1) Utilizing standardized business/purchasing practices to procure goods and/or services to meet mission requirements; (2) Screening purchase requests to determine the proper authority to make purchases; AND (3) Monitoring costs for products and/or services to meet contract clauses.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-08, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
information sheet. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- This “is not” a Remote position or 100% Telework. Incumbent is required to go into the office on Fort Drum.
- This is a Career Program (CP) 14 – Contract & Acquisition position.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances “WILL NOT” authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recruitment Incentives “WILL NOT” be authorized.
- Relocation Incentives “WILL NOT” authorized.
- Student Loan Repayment Incentives “WILL NOT” be authorized.
- If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an
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- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary: $54292 – 70578 per year
Location: Fort Drum, NY
Job date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:55:07 GMT
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