PURCHASING AGENT (OA)

United States Space Force; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement and 401K

Telework eligible

Job summary

The United States Space Force is seeking a flexible purchasing support specialist for the Resource Management Flight. The role focuses on informal open-market purchases, clerical support, and generating standard reports using an automated system.

Qualified candidates will handle vendor communications, ensure item availability, and assist management with contract documents while benefiting from telework options and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Federal hiring rules apply; substitution of education is not allowed.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.
• Attention to detail in purchasing and clerical tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a variety of retail items from authorized sources through informal, verbal open-market purchases.
• Uses an automated system to prepare standard contract documents and recurring reports.
• Contacts requisitioning personnel to clarify information and advises on delivery schedules or price changes.
• Performs general clerical duties in support of purchasing operations.

Skills

Purchasing

Clerical duties

Vendor relations

Automated systems

Education

Foreign education evaluation

No education substitution

Tools

Automated purchasing system

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Resource Management Flight. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support work to assist management. Scheduled hours will be 35-40 per week. Position includes benefits such as: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement and 401K.

Key Responsibilities

Purchases a variety of retail items from authorized sources through informal, verbal open-market purchases. Purchases are usually standard retail items, well-advertised and well known. Contacts requisitioning personnel to clarify unclear information or to advise of delivery schedules or price changes, and to obtain approval for purchase of substitute items, and to ensure availability offunds. Performs various general clerical duties in support ofthe purchasing operation.

Using an automated system with commonly available software prepares standard portions ofcontract documents and recurring special reports in prescribed formats. Contacts vendor representatives to obtain information on items to be purchased. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18 – $18/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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