Purchasing Agent, GS-1105-07
About The Position
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center/Command, Aviation Logistics Division (ALD), Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The incumbent is responsible for the acquisition and micro purchasing procedures of supplies and services. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Reviewing and analyzing requests for procurement, obtaining revisions to the statement of work or specifications, and deciding on agency source and method of procurement. Providing training to personnel on proper submission of procurement requests. Compiling and maintaining an audit ready electronic purchase card file for each request. Initiating requests for quotations and evaluating offers received. Keeping all original records, paper or electronic, well-organized and readily available.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector.
- Purchasing specialized supplies, equipment, or services below the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) using a Government Purchase Card (GPC) and independently resolving transaction, billing or shipping discrepancies.
- Conducting Market Research to locate sources of supply, evaluating vendor quotes for price reasonableness, and identifying small business or socioeconomic sources for micro-purchases.
- Maintaining procurement files, reconciling government purchase card (GPC) billing statements, and ensuring all purchase documentation complies with acquisition regulations and internal audit standards.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and analyzing requests for procurement
- Obtaining revisions to the statement of work or specifications
- Deciding on agency source and method of procurement
- Providing training to personnel on proper submission of procurement requests
- Compiling and maintaining an audit ready electronic purchase card file for each request
- Initiating requests for quotations
- Evaluating offers received
- Keeping all original records, paper or electronic, well-organized and readily available
Benefits
- 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
- paid federal holidays
- flexible work schedules
- tuition reimbursement
- transportation subsidies
- uniform allowance
- health and wellness programs
- fitness centers
- employee training and developmental opportunities
- Disabled veteran leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
