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Purchasing Agent (OA) – Fairchild AFB, Washington
Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
Job ID: 651251Start Date: 01/12/2023End Date: 02/07/2023
Qualification Summary
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, 02/06/2023 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.
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