Purchasing Agent with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a PURCHASING AGENT in the BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT of NAVSAFECOM. Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/22/2025 to 05/28/2025 Salary $62,020 - $88,783 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 10 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Norfolk, VA 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 10 Job family (Series) 1105 Purchasing Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure Yes - You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. Bargaining unit status No Announcement number ST 25-BMH Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current permanent employees of DON, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles. Help Duties You will provide and develop policy, oversight, and guidance as the subject matter expert on all functions relating to contracting services, small purchases, and inventory functions to the Comptroller, COMNAVSAFEOM staff, and subordinate echelons. You will complete purchases using Government Purchase Card and ensure purchases follow policy. You will compile bidders list from qualified bidders' applications, knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, Small Business Administration, etc. You will interface with contracting personnel throughout the acquisition process in order to facilitate the flow of information and expedite contracting actions to contract award. You will provide procurement advice and assistance regarding contracting rules and requirements to ordering officers and others involved in the procurement process. You will complete physical inventories and work within the Defense Property accountability System (DPAS) to create, update, or remove assets. You will manage the supply warehouse and ensure it is organized and stocked. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. Qualifications GS-10:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Analyzing and reviewing procurement requisitions to determine specifications are accurate and coordinate changes as necessary; 2) Reviewing purchase requisitions for conformity to existing laws, regulations, and instructions prior to executing the procurement in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); 3) Conducting pre-award and post-award functions required in order to negotiate and award a wide variety of small purchases; and 4) Ensuring the most advantageous method of procurement in unstable conditions due to frequent price changes, supply shortages, or reluctant suppliers. GS-09 Current of Former Federal Employees:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing procurement requisitions to determine specifications are accurate; 2) Reviewing purchase requisitions for conformity to existing laws, regulations, and instructions prior to executing the procurement in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); and 3) Conducting pre-award or post-award functions required in order to negotiate and award a wide variety of small purchases. GS-09 ADSM, VEOA, Military Spouse Preference, PPP Preference Eligible, or Non-Competitive Applicants (without current or former Federal Service):
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing procurement requisitions to determine specifications are accurate; 2) Reviewing purchase requisitions for conformity to existing laws, regulations, and instructions prior to executing the procurement in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); and 3) Conducting pre-award or post-award functions required in order to negotiate and award a wide variety of small purchases. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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. 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: This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. 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 pr