Purchasing Agent

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will have authority as purchasing agent to incur obligations through mandatory sources, or established Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), when mandatory sources are unable to support requirements of the Command. You will oversee purchasing for maintenance of equipment, related supplies, and services at the headquarters level on all but formal contracts over the micro purchase threshold. You will have the authority to approve purchases up to $2,000 for construction, $2,500 for services, and $10,000 for supplies with the general Government Purchase Card (GPC) account and up to $25,000 with the printing and training GCPC account. You will provide guidance to customers and assistance to two subordinate purchasing offices, and other purchasing personnel, in new or revised procedures and techniques. You will amend or reject work not meeting the Federal guidelines. You will review purchase requisitions from customers for adequate specifications, legality, correct appropriation data, and determine the appropriate method of procurement. You will consolidate requests to eliminate repetitive buys, keeping administrative costs to a minimum. You will research parts and components form alternative sources and partner with command departments to identify specialized items needed to complete work. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing purchasing agent duties, submitting and preparing purchase orders, and experience with monitoring or coordinating purchase card programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:Purchasing Series 1105 (opm.gov) 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 Incumbent must complete the "Basics of Contracting 101" course and the "Intermediate Contracting 202" course within the first year of employment. Employee must be able to obtain/maintain purchasing warrant/purchasing authority which is issued by the Regional Contracting Office, Parris Island with approval from Headquarters Marine Corps. This position requires 5% travel. This position is telework eligible. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. 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: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.