NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary You will serve as a PURCHASING AGENT in the Supply Branch of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII. Responsibilities You will requisition and makes purchases of supplies, material, equipment and services. You will review and screen Material Request Forms (MRFs) and Purchase Requests (PRs) for accuracy. You will track and maintain up-to-date on the status of all requisitions and purchases. You will resolve all discrepancies with services and material orders. You will document all purchases in accordance with current regulations and instructions. You will reconcile and validate monthly credit card statements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is as follows: 1) Utilizing/applying knowledge of acquisition supply systems, purchase regulations, methods, policies and procedures, the Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) program, and procedures to purchase needed complex supplies, equipment and technical services; 2) Conducting extensive market research/searches for required information and making purchases within government regulations, policies and procedures; 3) Analyzing requisition and procurement requests for compliance and accuracy, and analyzing technical data, supporting documents, and reference material from various listings, supply catalogs, and manufacturers' catalogs and to prepare and maintain records, reconcile reports/data, research and reconcile discrepancies; and 4) Communicating effectively with vendors, customers and other Government offices to clarify requirements, prioritize work, negotiate cost and delivery terms, obtain and provide status, expedite material, and resolve problems. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/purchasing-series-1105/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.