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Purchasing Agent
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted today
About the Role
This vacancy is for a GS-1105-8, Purchasing Agent located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION CENTER -UDC in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Purchasing Agent and be responsible for administering simplified acquisitions of all types, including commercial contract, for the UDC and the Clothing Designs and Technical Office (CDTO), purchasing supplies, services and equipment related to the uniform manufacturing and/or distribution program.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Conduct market research and solicit vendors for uniform supplies, services, and equipment to obtain competitive sources and support Coast Guard uniform distribution requirements.
- →Review and process purchase requests and contract actions for uniform program acquisitions to ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations and purchasing procedures.
- →Negotiate and award purchase orders and contracts to vendors and contractors to obtain best value products and services that meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
- →Monitor procurement actions and contract modifications for purchase orders, BPAs, and MIPRs to ensure accurate documentation, timely delivery, and proper contract administration.
- →Analyze procurement issues and resolve vendor disputes with contractors and agency personnel to support uninterrupted operations and maintain compliance with acquisition regulations.
- →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.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
- →Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
- →If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
- →You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
- →To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
- →Reasonable Accommodation Information
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 Non-Sensitive clearance.
- ✓This 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: 6783994a-3f1b-4f67-9fe0-9dd0da6cd6db
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