Purchasing Agent (Temp) (Title 5)

Army National Guard Units • Draper, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary National Guard position with the Utah Army National Guard, part of USPFO in Draper, Utah. The Purchasing Agent assists with procuring standard or specialized services, supplies, construction items, and materials, primarily through formal advertising and sometimes through negotiation. The position is identified as Position Description Number T5205000 and Title 5. The selecting supervisor is Mr. John B. Merlette Jr.

The role involves reviewing purchase requests and specifications, identifying procurement sources and methods, soliciting and evaluating quotes, negotiating with vendors, preparing award documentation, and following up after awards. The Purchasing Agent also places orders through applicable purchasing instruments and maintains accurate procurement data in automated systems. Other related duties may be assigned.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a valid state driver's license for operating government vehicles, mandatory direct deposit, and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. The incumbent must meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act requirements, including Purchasing Level 2, and continuing acquisition education requirements. The role may require travel, irregular or overtime hours, and handling sensitive or classified information. An OGE Form 450 must be filed upon appointment and annually.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must meet DAWIA requirements applicable to the position; Purchasing Level 2 is required.
• Must meet continuing acquisition education requirements under DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• Must file OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually.
• Specialized experience: at least one year as a GS-1105-06, with an SF-50 submitted to validate the claim; alternatively, experience using varied purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services, furniture, and equipment; awarding and signing routine purchase contracts; and applying prior procurement training to make open-market awards for supplies and services.
• Resume must detail how experience meets the requirements, include employment start and end dates in MM/YYYY format, and state total hours worked per week.
• Only education beyond the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward the specialized experience requirement; one full academic year (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to six months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to complete a new one-year probationary period when moved to the position, pending analysis and in accordance with CNGBI 1400.25.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests for specialized supplies, equipment, services, and commercial requirements for adequacy, consistency, clear specifications, administrative compliance, and funding certification.
• Review specialized requirements, including repair components, engineering equipment, and road or building alterations and repairs.
• Evaluate customer specifications and clarify performance periods, contractor obligations, expected products, and other requirements.
• Explore equal-item substitutions to broaden competition by consulting catalogs, contract files, supplier listings, and sales representatives or buyers at other federal activities.
• Contact requesters to resolve discrepancies, ambiguities, and unusual procurement problems.
• Determine procurement sources and methods and develop or obtain lists of responsible contractors.
• Coordinate with Small Business Specialists and search for potential suppliers when specialized purchases require it.
• Select procurement methods based on procurement history, estimated cost, urgency, proprietary considerations, competition, and applicable directives.
• Solicit oral or written quotes and issue amendments to encourage vendor responses when specifications, delivery procedures, or time frames change.
• Attend technical review committees, pre-award conferences, and walk-throughs for service or construction purchases as needed; consult the supervisor on unusual situations.
• Receive and review bids and quotes, assess price reasonableness and competition requirements, and evaluate price, items, discounts, transportation costs, and delivery times to identify the most advantageous offer.
• Negotiate with vendors on price breaks, accelerated delivery, service-charge reductions, and similar matters.
• Prepare award documentation and conduct post-award follow-up.
• Place or confirm orders using purchase orders, delivery orders, blanket purchase agreements, or government credit card procedures as applicable.
• Maintain accurate procurement information in automated systems, including entering revised prices, purchase descriptions, delivery dates, and cancellations.
• Review computer output for accuracy, distribute and track products as appropriate, and correct invalid data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Potential for incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed