Position: Purchasing Agent, GS 09

Division: Los Angeles Field Office

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Working Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary depending on the needs of the office)

Salary: GS-09: $66,134.00-$85,971.00

Full Performance level: GS-09

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties:

• Performs procurement functions for appropriated fund purchases by using accepted practices and procedures to resolve problems and deviations from procedure.
• Uses seasoned judgement and experience to analyze and recommend solutions for complex procurements where no precedent has been established.
• Decides on purchasing strategy by analyzing specifications, sole source justifications, item descriptions, historical purchases and previous bidders, catalogs, etc.
• Plans, coordinates, and attends site visits which involve company and government representatives and determines discussions to insure any necessary or potential changes to scopes of work are made.
• Negotiates and awards purchase orders for services that involve the use of instruments that are not firm fixed-price or involve specialized services, specialized construction, or specially manufactured equipment.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Administrative/Organizational Policies and Procedures
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Financial Management
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/Judgment

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 09: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 08 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as follows:

• Utilized automated systems to maintain budget accounts in support of operational and/or administrative expenditures.
• Communicated and coordinated with internal and external customers to exchange information.
• Provided advice and guidance on a variety of established policies and procedures regarding work and/or procurement functions.
• Resolved discrepancies or omissions to ensure information is consistent, accurate, and adheres to relevant policies.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

How to Apply

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