Purchasing Agent

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Vancouver (WA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VA Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Purchasing Agent (GS-5/GS-6) to handle medical equipment and services requests, maintain regular vendor contacts, and manage data across databases. Responsibilities include processing purchases and reconciling related charges, with education or experience alternatives as noted in the qualifications.

Located in the Portland-Vancouver area, this role supports Prosthetics and related services, ensuring timely

Competenze

• GS-05 requires at least 1 full year of specialized experience or equivalent education/combination.
• Experience includes receiving prescriptions/requests for medical equipment and services; maintaining contact with vendors and staff; using databases; reconciling purchase card charges.

Conoscenze

Specialized experience

Vendor relations

Database usage

Purchase card reconciliation

Formazione

4 years post-secondary education

Descrizione del lavoro

This position serves as a member of Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line under the VISN and will be located at the VA Medical Center in Vancouver, WA.

To qualify for this position at the GS-5, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the GS-05 Purchasing Agent - Prosthetics position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level. Specialized experience includes receiving prescriptions and requests for medical equipment and services; maintaining regular contact with vendors, contractors, medical center professionals and staff; utilizing a variety of databases and computer systems; purchasing equipment, supplies and services using an agency/organization purchase card and reconciling charges. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.)
• SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of four (4) years above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. (Note: Transcripts must be submitted with application.)
• COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post‑high‑school education and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. (Note: Transcripts must be submitted with application.)

To qualify for this position at the GS-6, you must meet the following requirement:

• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the GS-06 Purchasing Agent position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience includes receiving prescriptions and requests for medical equipment and services; maintaining regular contact with vendors, contractors, medical center professionals and staff; utilizing a variety of databases and computer systems; purchasing equipment, supplies and services using an agency/organization purchase card and reconciling charges and preparing and submitting reports. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.)

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.