Summary The position can be located within any jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Management Division, Business Operations Branch, Supply Management Section. The incumbent serves as a Purchasing Agent performing a variety of tasks for the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment and services for assigned jurisdiction. Responsibilities The Tour of Duty for this position is 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency, the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. The individual selected for this position will: Serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for procuring supplies, services, equipment and other resources through a variety of purchasing methods and procedures. Screens and reviews purchasing requests for completeness and accuracy, ensuring available funds. Develops Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages that include all necessary clauses, terms and conditions. Evaluates quotes received in accordance with criteria; determines price reasonableness for items not recently or previously purchased; and selects the vendor, negotiating price with sole-source vendors Prepares purchase orders including specifications, packing and shipping requirements, inspection, instruction and all other special and standard clauses. Awards and administers small purchases that require extensive monitoring and oversight and are not firm-fixed price, such as labor hour, time and materials, etc. Initiates modifications to original terms for substitutions of products/services, price changes and delivery date changes Monitors delivery, inspection and acceptance of purchases Uses Financial Management System (FMS) and Maximo operating systems to perform purchasing duties. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. You must be able to pass a drug test. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. 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. Candidates for the GS-08 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: 1.) Utilizing and determining purchasing regulations, methods, procedures and business practices to make purchases based on cost, urgency, and availability involving specialized and commercial requirements. 2.) Communicating effectively with a variety of individuals from different backgrounds in order to gather information, present recommendations and coordinate services. 3.) Completing critical purchasing tasks in a timely manner. 4.) Utilizing automated processes pertaining to purchasing and purchase orders. 5.) Preparing, negotiating and establishing blanket purchase agreements. Education There is no educational requirement for this position. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.