Purchasing Agent

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the office.

The role requires meeting OPM GS-08 qualification standards, including specialized experience and/or educational requirements. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to resolve issues with stakeholders and ensure proper procurement practices.

Qualifications

• OPM GS-08 qualifications include specialized experience and/or educational requirements.
• Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least one grade level (GS-07).
• Experience procuring supplies, materials, and services using a Government Purchase Card or similar.

Responsibilities

• Procure supplies, materials, equipment and services for the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Prepare reports and maintain records using MS Office and the financial system.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

MS Office

Communication

Education

OPM GS-08 qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial management system

Job description

Summary

We love our jobs. Do you? Join our team as a Purchasing Agent located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. As a Purchasing Agent you will perform a variety of tasks related to the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment and services for the Office of the Chief Engineer.

Duties

We love our jobs. Do you? Join our team as a Purchasing Agent located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. As a Purchasing Agent you will perform a variety of tasks related to the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment and services for the Office of the Chief Engineer.

Requirements

We love our jobs. Do you? Join our team as a Purchasing Agent located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. As a Purchasing Agent you will perform a variety of tasks related to the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment and services for the Office of the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM Qualification Standards.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities 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. To qualify at the GS-08 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-07 level in the federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: Procuring supplies, materials, and services using a Government Purchase Card or company purchase card; Utilizing automated computerized supply/inventory management systems and Microsoft Office software programs to create reports; Utilizing a financial management system to reconcile credit card accounts on a recurring basis to resolve discrepancies; and Resolving routine purchasing disputes with stakeholders through oral and written communication using cooperative negotiation.

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers.

The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).