Purchasing Agent

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This developmental position is located in the Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service within the Prosthetic Service Line, Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. The purpose of this position is to perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-5: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Performing administrative duties in a healthcare setting; reviewing and working with patients' medical records; Completing training or assisting in routine and complex specialized purchases for clinics including medical equipment, prosthetic and orthotic appliances; Utilizing computer software programs; Communicating with internal and external customers via various methods. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have four (4) years above high school. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 4 years above high school. GS-6: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Interpreting 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; Reconciling charges and preparing and submitting reports. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title; duties; month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Decision Making Manages and Organizes Information Manages Resources Reasoning (Clerical/Technical) Technical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Preferred Experience Knowledge of medical disorders and prosthetic devices utilized in the treatment. Procurement of durable medical equipment and services. Familiarity with Community Care prescriptions. Knowledge of VHA Directive 1173. Experience working in a hospital or other clinical setting. Knowledge of standard and custom durable medical equipment, prosthetic and orthotic appliances. Budget management experience. Knowledge of VA software programs, e.g., VistA, PIP/GIP inventory programs, CPRS (electronic health record), etc. Selective Placement Factor Experience in working dire

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