Summary You will serve as a Purchasing Agent in the Contracts Division, Regional Contracting Department of NAVSUP FLC PEARL HARBOR. A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 9.75% will be added to the stated salary. Responsibilities You will analyze purchase request for adequate purchase descriptions and proper authorization of funding, and special approvals when applicable, to ensure requirements are in compliance with current procurement laws and regulations. You will determine method of solicitation and establishes reasonable pricing based on type of requirement, urgency of need and knowledge of commodity. You will provide written data/documentation with explanation for rejecting purchase requests and advises customer of required corrective action. You will review requirements that have been entered into PD2 and MAT system to ensure the accuracy of requisitions, proper procedures are followed, and supporting documents such as propriety statement, urgency impact or certification are attached. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-08 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized purchasing experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing purchasing agent work requiring an in-depth knowledge of Federal and Department of Defense Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) purchase regulations, methods, procedures, and business practices in order to execute the purchase of technical materials, supplies, and services at a fair and reasonable price. You have experience related to the pre-award, award and post award stages of purchases both above the Micro-Purchase threshold and not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Posts Request for quotes when required by regulation and issue amendments to solicitations we needed; 2) Preparing worksheets and documentation, and conducting market research to identify best method of procurement; 3) Negotiate contract modifications, cancellation, extension of delivery schedule, changed terms and conditions or specification. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized purchasing experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-06 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector purchasing supplies and services utilizing simplified acquisition and commercial procedures up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. You are familiar with the pre-award, award and post award stages of purchases. You have experience demonstrating a basic knowledge of price analysis techniques used to support reasonable pricing determinations, and referring problems not covered by the supervisor's instructions or guides to the supervisor for help or a decision. You have the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Preparing accurate and complete contract documents, ensuring the appropriate clauses and special provisions are incorporated, and reports are completed when required; 2) Analyzing purchase requests for adequate purchase description and proper authorization of funding, and special approval; and 3) Utilizing automated procurement systems to input, extract, correct, and verify contract data. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education GS-08 I have successfully completed two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ GS-07 I have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ Additional Information COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: To comply with the recent preliminary nationwide injunction on Executive Order 14043, Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, the Department of the Navy is not taking any action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. New hires will need to provide their vaccination status as well as comply with workplace safety protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed\ If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
