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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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Oklahoma City, OK, OK
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
KL-AH-167156
Purchasing Agent (OA)
SALARY RANGE: 32,172.00 - 41,823.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 02, 2008
to Tuesday, January 08, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1105-06POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Oklahoma City, OK
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):KL167156 (Include on all documents)
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov .
NOTE:In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Print Preview"; then "Print".Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST:Please use this checklist to ensure compliance with all application requirements.We recommend that you print a copy of this checklist for reference while completing your application package.Detailed instructions of the application process are included after the checklist.Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.
_____ Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (see Step 1)
_____ Resume (see Step 2 for the information you should include on your resume) or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
_____ If you are faxing your documentation, the United States Application Cover Page must be used in order to link your documents with your on-line questionnaire.Failure to provide this cover page - or the use of a different cover page - will prohibit your documentation from being processed.(see Step 3 for url)
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. (see Step 3)
_____ Veterans must provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.).Note:More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. (see Step 3)
_____Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 (version December 2004) with required proof as stated on the form. (see Step 3)
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the "Requirements" section of this vacancy announcement.
Send Mail to:
VHA DEU Little Rock
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ONLINE OR FAX ONLY
Thank You, AR 00000
For questions about this job:
VHA Nationwide DEU-LIT
Phone: (501)257-4134
Email: cavhs.deu@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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KL-AH-167156
Purchasing Agent (OA)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Your resume/application must demonstrate that you possess the following qualification requirements.
GS-6: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service.
Specialized Experience: Experience purchasing/procuring specialized medical equipment and/or supplies (preferably prosthetic/orthotic appliances).
TYPING SPEED PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT - ABILITY TO TYPE 40 WORDS PER MINUTE.
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 OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
REQUIREMENTS (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment): Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.Applicants must be citizens of the United States.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees may be subject to a probationary period.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.An OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (version dated January 2001), must be submitted prior to appointment. This form is available at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
KL-AH-167156
Purchasing Agent (OA)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Oklahoma City, OK
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Major duties:Receives and analyzes prescriptions and requests for prosthetic appliances and medical equipment from physicians, therapists, patients, and their representatives.Arranges all details of procurement, discounts, payment and delivery on the most advantageous terms.Resolves questions of equipment appropriateness and function, aptness of prescription, and legal eligibility.Arranges for cost effective repairs of any equipment the eligible veteran may require, authorizing local or national manufacturers to do so or using local contract facilities as necessary.Arranges retrieving, shipping, storage, and redelivery of previously issued equipment as necessary, and redelivery of previously issued equipment as necessary, authorizing the necessary funds, controlling the pending documents and authorizing payment for the service or repair rendered.Types a variety of purchase orders, correspondence, prosthetic service cards, and letters for the Chief Orthotic Lab.Follows procedures concerning NPPD, CDR, stock and inventory reporting, recall list, and safety and disaster plans.Provides clerical support, data entry, scheduling of patients to clinics, quality assurance and data validation associated with orthotic lab package.Analyzes contractors and local procurement vendors to insure that the ability to provide the item or services can be delivered in a timely and cost effective manner.Explains and confers on custom made contract clauses, specifications, purchase, descriptions, or other special requirements.Discusses with contractor and open market vendors price, discount, patient specifications, and delivery provisions.Searches non-local markets to locate a source.Appliances made to order are special medical equipment parts, special modifications of standard medical equipment and machines, computer equipment and special purpose test equipment.Maintains records for reports pertaining to minority small business, veterans and Vietnam veterans owned business as mandated by law.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
KL-AH-167156
Purchasing Agent (OA)
BENEFITS:
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs.In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with the VA to life outside of work.For additional information about the many benefits of a career with the VA, please visit our "Benefits at a Glance" webpage at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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For a fact sheet explaining how Federal jobs are filled, click on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI55.asp.
Priority Consideration:Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90.0 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference, from the facility with the vacancy.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
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