Purchasing Agent
Major duties and responsibilities include:
Purchasing Support:
conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases and Procurement Support:
develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; establishes user IDs and passwords, ensures proper card usage, and conducts random account reviews; procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; and Administrative Support:
establishes office files and records systems; conducts formal meetings and prepares presentations for procurement conferences; reports cases of fraud and prepares unauthorized credit card purchase reports; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30pm, Monday - Friday Tours may change based on the needs of the Medical Center. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Purchasing Agent/PD99933A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
May be required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/10/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Performing a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties; procuring supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of an organization; purchasing various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of a purchase card; utilizing a variety of automated systems to enter, update, revise, sort, and calculate data; and utilizing different ordering, reporting procedures, and purchasing methods. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment; OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. NOTE:
Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation; OR Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 60 credit hours. NOTE:
If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Customer ServiceDecision MakingInformation ManagementManages ResourcesReasoningTechnical Competence 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Requires some physical effort such as standing, sitting, walking, or bending. There are no special physical demands. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Purchasing Support:
conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases and Procurement Support:
develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; establishes user IDs and passwords, ensures proper card usage, and conducts random account reviews; procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; and Administrative Support:
establishes office files and records systems; conducts formal meetings and prepares presentations for procurement conferences; reports cases of fraud and prepares unauthorized credit card purchase reports; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30pm, Monday - Friday Tours may change based on the needs of the Medical Center. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Purchasing Agent/PD99933A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
May be required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/10/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Performing a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties; procuring supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of an organization; purchasing various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of a purchase card; utilizing a variety of automated systems to enter, update, revise, sort, and calculate data; and utilizing different ordering, reporting procedures, and purchasing methods. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment; OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. NOTE:
Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation; OR Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 60 credit hours. NOTE:
If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Customer ServiceDecision MakingInformation ManagementManages ResourcesReasoningTechnical Competence 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Requires some physical effort such as standing, sitting, walking, or bending. There are no special physical demands. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1105 Purchasing - Salary Range:
$37,193 to $48,353 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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