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Summary The work is to carry out all steps associated with buying products & services for an ambulatory health care center. Evaluates suppliers, negotiates contracts, reviews the quality of products. Monitors & follow laws. Administer contracts with suppliers or vendors. Analyzes price proposals to determine reasonable prices. GS-05 gains experience to next level until full performance GS-08 is met. This job announcement is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Job announcement closes once the position is filled. Responsibilities The position is located in an ambulatory health care center located on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation. For more information on the Colville Service Unit, visit the Indian Health Service website. If selected candidate is hired at the GS-05 level, the selected candidate gains experience toward the next level until the full performance level of GS-08 is achieved. The major duties are listed below. Review purchase requisitions ensuring the adequacy and completeness of specifications and statements of work. Determine the most effective purchasing methods and strategies to be applied based on cost, urgency, availability of supplies, and use of mandatory schedules. Advise customers on preparing requisitions, developing specifications, identifying qualified sources and interpreting and applying pertinent procurement regulations and policies. Administer small purchases that require extensive monitoring and oversight. Use simplified acquisition procedures such as orders against blanket purchase agreements, purchase orders, task/delivery orders and credit card buys. Work with a variety of automated systems in carry out purchasing work. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-05. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-04, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing work and/or tasks such as work experience comparable to prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for office supplies and equipment based on technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing.. OR Submit a copy of unofficial transcripts to show 4 years of education above the high school level. Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable at grades GS-3 through GS-5 OR Demonstrate meeting qualifications for this grade level by indicating on resume and submitting a copy of unofficial transcripts to show a combination of specialized experience and above high-school education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-06. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-05, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks comparable to preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for medical supplies and equipment based on technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-07. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-06, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks comparable to preparing purchase orders, soliciting bid proposals; reviewing requisitions for goods and services; and negotiating, and renegotiating with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Buying or making purchases are of limited range of equipment, commodities and services, using standard methods, and administering purchases of broad range of equipment, commodities and services through a variety of methods such as purchases involving (1) specialized requirements and/or (2) commercial requirements that have unstable price or product characteristics, hard-to locate sources, many critical characteristics, or similar complicating factors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Grade Level: GS-08. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-07, which is the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work experience comparable to tasks such as monitoring and following applicable laws and regulations; analyzing price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices; writing and reviewing product specifications; maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased; and purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.Makes purchases of broad range of equipment, commodities and services through a variety of methods and administering on-going purchases of broad range of equipment, commodities and services, resolving a variety of problems. Individuals who buy or acquire goods and services for their organization typically start up and carry out projects related to buying purchase complex and highly specialized services, supplies, and equipment to meet the unique requirements of the organization(s) served. Specialized Experience Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the established cut-off date or the closing date of the announcement. Education Combining Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements at grades GS-5. Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable at grades GS-3 through GS-5 for all positions. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required. This position has promotion potential to the GS-08 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.