Purchasing Agent Job in Edgewood, MD

Vacancy No. MCAD245387944380HW Department U.S. Army Contracting Command
Salary $55,924.00 to $97,925.00 Grade 7 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/27/2024 Close Date 12/12/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edgewood, MD


Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Army Contracting Command provides global contracting support to a diverse customer base in support of the Joint Warfighter

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible for apply for this position.

Duties

  • Determine the method of purchase: existing contract, open market, Federal Supply schedules, etc.
  • Negotiate and prepare contract modifications that may change place of performance, scope of work, period of performance, and other conditions.
  • Monitor the entire purchasing process from receipt of purchase request to completion of the order/contract.
  • Monitor available goods and services through continuous market research.
  • Ensure contract files are complete per regulations and agency policies
  • Screen incoming correspondence, publications, and directives and forwards to appropriate Division personnel.
  • Coordinate with other agencies to determine applicable labor laws and social legislation.
  • Perform administrative work to include tracking and initiating personnel actions and inputs.
  • This is a developmental position. Duties are written at the full performance grade level of GS-10.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position accordingly.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
  • Must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience for Purchasing Agent:

To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized Experience at the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in screening purchasing requests; 2) Assisting in monitoring costs for services/products; AND 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Specialized Experience at the GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating purchase requests; 2) Monitoring costs for services/products; AND 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Specialized Experience at the GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Determining the appropriate method of purchase; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 3) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Specialized Experience at the GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Selecting the method of solicitation including the appropriate clauses and provisions; 2) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications; 3) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 4) Preparing awardee recommendations to send to the Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 14 - Contacting Career Field position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • May require overtime work.
  • Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.
  • Management may select at any grade level announced.
  • The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
  • This position may be eligible for regular and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis.
  • All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized.
  • Relocation/Retention Incentive will not be be authorized.
  • Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
  • Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil/.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/12/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12624380).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
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AD-W6QK4A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND APG
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

For questions regarding the status of your application, eligibility or qualifications determination go to the following website to enter your inquiry: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq.

Generally, applicant inquiries will be responded to within 10 business days from receipt at the Human Resource Office.

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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