Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the Resource Management Flight. This position includes the opportunity to enroll in Health and Life Insurance, 401K and Retirement, Annual and Sick Leave. Scheduled hours will be 40 per week Responsibilities Applicants will be reviewed and referred on the following dates: Jan 24, 2024, Jan 31, 2024, and closing on Feb 17, 2024. Announcement will close once position is filled. Duties and Responsibilities: NF-3 Duties: 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. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information and identifies when separate requests may be consolidated. Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Non-appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AF AFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Develops source list of responsible suppliers 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 requests 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 (BP As} (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within 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, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. Performs other related duties as assigned. NF-2 Duties: Purchases a variety of retail items from authorized sources through informal, verbal open-market purchases. Purchases are usually standard retail items, well-advertised and well known. Contacts requisitioning personnel to clarify unclear information or to advise of delivery schedules or price changes, and to obtain approval for purchase of substitute items, and to ensure availability of funds. Performs various general clerical duties in support of the purchasing operation. Using an automated system with commonly available software prepares standard portions of contract documents and recurring special reports in prescribed formats. Contacts vendor representatives to obtain information on items to be purchased. Performs other related duties as assigned. Statement of Difference: This position is similar to the duties described on position guide #70098, Purchasing Agent. This is a developmental position. Target position/grade is Purchasing Agent, NF- I I 05-111. Incumbent will perform the duties of this position at a lower level. When all training has been completed and incumbent can perform at the target level, he/she will be non-competitively promoted to the target NF-III level. Minimum time required at the developmental position is six months before promotion to the target grade. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12280381 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 02/17/2024 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: This position is a developmental position and therefore the most qualified applicants will be referred. If there are NF-03 qualified applicants those applicants will be referred as among the most qualified. NF-3 Qualifications: Progressively responsible experience which provided the applicant general knowledge of procedures, regulations, and practices common to the Services Purchasing program. In addition, 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 merchandise purchased to make determinations for substitution; 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 or statements of work. Must be able to obtain and maintain a AF Contracting Officer Warrant for up to$ I Ok within twelve months and progressively be increased up to $25k. Knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well­ established references. Must possess basic computer skills, basic word processing procedures and function keys to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as form letters, entering data into a predefined spreadsheet or database. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. NF-2 Qualifications: Experience which provides a basic understanding of the rules, regulations, practices and procedures used in purchasing work; knowledge of common business practices with respect to prices, discounts, and deliveries; and skill in locating sources of supply. Must possess basic computer skills, basic word processing procedures and function keys to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as forms, letters, entering date into a predefined spreadsheet or database. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Work, Excel, Access and the Internet. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is requires. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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. 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 Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position is included in a bargaining unit. Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number 2568.