Job Specifications
South portland, ME
$57,000 - $74,000 PA
7 hours ago
Full Time
Entry Level
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Purchasing Agent
This vacancy is for a GS-1105-7, Purchasing Agent located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY SOUTH PORTLAND ME in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine.
You will serve as a Purchasing Agent and be responsible for procuring a wide range of supplies, equipment, services, repairs, and construction in support of U.S. Coast Guard industrial operations and mission requirements. . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Reviews and evaluates procurement requests to ensure acquisitions of supplies, services, and construction comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Prepares solicitations, supporting documentation, contract modifications, purchase orders, and award packages. Prioritizes procurement actions based on operational requirements and coordinates with vendors, technical personnel, financial personnel, and other government agencies. Performs post-award contract administration. Administers purchases involving technical and professional services, communications, supplies, construction, and ship and dockside repairs. Assists with administration and reconciliation of the Government Purchase Card Program. Serves as a technical expert and advisor on purchasing policies, procedures, documentation, and procurement requirements. 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
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-05 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 reviewing and evaluating procurement requests for supplies, services, and construction. Experience processing simplified acquisitions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable procurement regulations. Experience preparing solicitations, evaluating vendor quotations, conducting price analyses, and determining best-value solutions. Experience maintaining and reconciling procurement records and utilizing automated purchasing and financial systems. Experience providing technical guidance and assistance regarding purchasing policies, procedures, and documentation requirements. 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.