Purchasing Agent

Staff Supply Operator

You will serve as a Staff Supply operator of Navy ERP ECC for all procurement and financial management functions. You will provide detailed instructions for non-routine actions, and work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for accuracy, compliance, and procedural adherence. You will process routine to moderately complex purchase requests, focusing on learning and applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8 and 13.

You will execute lower-risk, standardized purchases, primarily using established mandatory sources, catalogs (such as GSA Advantage and Fed Mall), and existing Blanket Purchase Agreements. You will conduct basic market research where sources are readily available and learn to perform cost and price analysis to verify price reasonableness. You will learn to navigate and perform transactional entries in Navy ERP, the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) platforms under direct guidance.

You will identify and analyze issues and select appropriate actions from various alternatives, such as choosing a vendor or correcting a financial entry. You will ensure that specific requested supplies and services are procured correctly and financial records are accurate, affecting the reliability of the supply system and the financial integrity of the division.

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. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. 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. This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

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. 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 time frames. The incumbent has 36 months to earn this certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DOD instruction 5000.66. As an Acquisition Workforce (AWF) member, incumbent must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two (2) years, in accordance, with DoDI 5000.66. Workforce members are encouraged to earn their CLPs by completing Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Credentials.

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:
Experience with Navy Procurement, Purchasing and Financial Management. Experience with the Government Commercial Purchase Card Program. Experience providing Exceptional Customer Service. Experience with General Supply and Storeroom Management.