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Summary

Summary. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job.

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 1 February 2026. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job.

• Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions on purchase orders.
• Performs evaluation of offers, comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award to the Contracting Officer.
• Review purchase request delivery time, minimum requirements, and proper item descriptions.
• Procures, parts, supplies and services, including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics, using a government purchase card (GPC).
• Assembles, reviews, and maintains procurement files.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st shift, Set scheduled, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Security Requirements:
  Non-Critical Sensitive with Confidential Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical:
  Not Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL  other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). more information.
• Financial Disclosure:
  Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See addtl Info.

To qualify for a Purchasing Agent your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
  
  Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Purchasing commercial supplies and/or services
• Practical knowledge of procurement or small purchase procedures, regulations, or policies
• Resolving discrepancies
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to customers, management, and vendors.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

• Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Foundational certification within required time frames. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.  for more details and Resources.
• For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http:///
• Reemployed Annuitants:
  This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://.PDF
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