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Purchasing Agent
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 7 days ago
About the Role
This vacancy is for a GS-1105-7/8/9, Purchasing Agent located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-SFLC CONTRACT and PROCURE BRANCH 1-NORFOLK VA in Norfolk. VA.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Purchasing Agent and be responsible for contracting procurement functions such as preparing, controlling or verifying procurement documents; assembling information; and operating under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) utilizing streamlined procedures to acquire goods and services efficiently and economically.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Processing a wide variety of procurement transactions related to complex contracts and simplified acquisitions, e.g., large purchases for specialized supplies and large purchases for services.
- →Assembling, reviewing, and maintaining procurement files related to these complex acquisitions.
- →Assembling procurement documents and responds to both internal and external inquiries relative to requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
- →Maintaining and overseeing contract/order files, property procurement publications, and schedules for the section.
- →Providing administrative support to contract specialists in the course of soliciting offers, conducting discussions with contractors, evaluating quotes, bids, and proposals, compiling necessary data or reports on contractor performance, and awarding contracts.
- →Monitoring the progress of deliveries or work being performed on contracts involving special purpose equipment or services.
- →Ensuring that delivery schedules are met, and that services are actually performed.
- →Preparing, executing, and/or tracking program specific information, such as Reports of Government Furnished Property.
- →Using software applications to draw information in order to prepare/assist in preparation of reports.
- →Assisting contract specialists and/or purchasing agents with CFP compliance regarding UDO's and OOVA reporting, ensuring all appropriate documentation is properly and accurately entered into the system in a timely manner.
- →Complete training and obtain a Contracting Warrant up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a public clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 48f40b9b-0746-4dc2-959a-52805f0fbf43
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