About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, NAF Accounting Office, Fairchild AFB.
Primary purpose of this position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically obtained through open market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures.
This is a Regular Full time position; guaranteed 35-40 hours per week; depending on the needs of the facility.
About the position: This position will be assigned to the 92 Force Support Squadron, NAF Accounting Office, Fairchild AFB.
Primary purpose of this position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically obtained through open market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures.
This is a Regular Full time position; guaranteed 35-40 hours per week; depending on the needs of the facility.
Internal NAF Pay Settings May Apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Primary purpose of this position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically obtained through open market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures. Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information. Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Non-Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contract Office (SCO). Develops source list of responsible supplies from established lists, history files, catalogs, newspapers, etc. Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives. Prepares request for quotation to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts. Verifies and abstracts information from vendors for orders or contracts. Reviews offers for compliance. Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc. Prepares documentation for award. Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within the limits of contracting officer's warrant. Responsible for post award administration. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up. Gathers, monitors, and maintains data related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries. Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issues orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. Secondary duties of this position include the performance of some accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payrolls, property record, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc. Helps maintain double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting entries to establish accounts. Prepares monthly balances, reconcile accounts, and transcribes to general ledger for closeout of all accounts. Performs receiving and disbursing cashier duties, Responsible for receiving and processing deposits from all activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12825915
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, 11/11/2025
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:
Progressively responsible experience which provided the applicant general knowledge of procedures, regulations, and practices common to NAF purchasing program. Must have specialized knowledge of procedures, and techniques relating to the purchase of a wide variety of commercial as well as some technical items. Knowledge of vendor sources and of common business practices relating to mechanics of purchasing. Knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods to make purchases under established contracts and standardized specifications of statements of work. Knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well established references. Must have experience in work which provided a general knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve and delete information in an automated general ledger system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions. Progressively responsible experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, custody, and other processing of cash items when this includes (1) direct handling of cash items and, (2) use of cash accountability control methods. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, and the Internet. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. This is a Position of Trust. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) is required.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/11/2025 to receive consideration.
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