Purchasing Agent

You MUST meet the following requirements: To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience providing support to customers by obtaining the goods and services requested. Experience analyzing all assigned requests for procurements received for adequacy, completeness, clarity and funding. Experience with various purchasing procedures such a Acquisitions laws and regulations, the Federal Property and Administrative Service Act (FPASA), and the Federal Acquisitions Regulations goverrning purchasing work. T qualify at the GS-08 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Monitoring contract administration until final delivery and payments are completed and the contract is closed and retired Evaluating contractor performance (i.e., through telephone conversations, correspondence, reports, vouchers) Providing advice to purchasing agents/contract specialists during the course of soliciting offers To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience purchasing a wide variety of materials, supplies, services, construction, and/or equipment using SAP and/or other open market methods. Experience analyzing information for pre-solicitation packages and, through independent research, uses specialized technical knowledge to validate the accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness of pre solicitation packages. Experience independently communicating information to suppliers with suggested revisions and/or resolutions.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). 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.