Purchasing Agent

U.S. Coast Guard; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard in Ketchikan, Alaska seeks a Purchasing Agent (GS-1105-7) to implement SAP for diverse needs and to manage solicitation, negotiation, award, and contract administration for complex procurements.

You will work under the Department of Homeland Security in BASE KETCHIKAN PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT -S. Responsibilities include purchasing, vendor negotiations, and ensuring proper contract performance with frequent COR contact.

Qualifications

• There is no positive education requirement.
• Experience must be obtained by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Implement Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for a variety of complex and specialized requirements for materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment within the US Coast Guard.
• Support the solicitation, negotiation, award and administration for complex procurements through competitive open-market procedures.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-1105-7, Purchasing Agent located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE KETCHIKAN PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT -S in KETCHIKAN, Alaska.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Purchasing Agent and be responsible for implementing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for a variety of complex and specialized requirements for materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment within the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The incumbent supports the solicitation, negotiation, award and administration for a variety of complex and specialized requirements through competitive open-market procedures.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Purchasing a wide variety of materials, supplies, services, construction, and/or equipment using SAP and/or other open market methods including Government Purchase Cards. Negotiating with vendors to the full extent of the small purchases threshold. Conducting analysis to determine fair and reasonable prices.

Preparing and posting solicitations, compiling applicable clauses and ensuring accuracy. Communicating with vendors and assisting them through invoicing and payment procedures. Conducting contract administration to ensure proper fulfillment of the obligation and has extensive oversight of contract performance through frequent contact with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and contractor.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• personal leave days
• paid federal holidays
• flexible work schedules
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57055 – $74173/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Full-time position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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