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PURCHASING AGENT

Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
Air Force Non Appropriated Fund
This job announcement has closed

Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 628 FSS Resource Management, Charleston, SC.

The positions work schedule will be determined by the needs of the activity.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/28/2025 to 06/16/2025
Salary
$17.33 to - $20 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Charleston AFB, SC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
25-4UFSR0856202
Control number
837702100

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated cost. Verifies that appropriate approvals from Civil Engineers, HQ AMC Interior Designer, Communication Squadron and/or NAF Council have been obtained.

Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Non-Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Base Servicing Contracting Office (BSCO). Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives. Prepares documentation for award.

Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of contracting officer's warrant. Is responsible for post award administration. Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information.

Implements and manages the squadron purchase card (P-Card) program, ensuring compliance with Air Force policy. Responsible for the timely submission of quarterly and annual reports. Provides training to all squadron personnel on all purchasing requirements, automated purchasing system, and P-Card processes and guidelines.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12742642

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/16/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Knowledge of procurement actions to include requests, bids, purchase orders, contracts, and monitoring compliance. Must be able to obtain a $10,000 warrant within 1 year of hire and a $25,000 warrant within the second year. Must be knowledgeable of purchase card policies and procedures. Must be knowledgeable of and possess the ability to oversee use of and/or implementation of new electronic commerce purchasing system. Must be computer literate. Requires satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI). The DoD Joint Ethics Regulation (Chapter 7, Section 3, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report") applies. Employee is required to complete an OGE Form 450 annually.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position DOES NOT allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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