VERMONT= ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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TVA: AR-10-05 = &nb= sp; = Position Number: R70260000 = &nb= sp; Enlisted: XX

Position Title: &n= bsp; = ; = ; Procurement Technician

Series, Grade: = GS-1106-07

Salary Range: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; $38,790 to $50,431 Per Annual

Open Date: 22 January 2010 = = = Close Date: 05 March 20= 10

Area of Consideration: &= nbsp; All Members Of The Vermont Army National Guard And All Those Eligible To Become Members.

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Location of position: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; USPFO-VT, Purchase and Contract Div, Colchester, Vermont 05446

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Selecting Official: &= nbsp; = Major Joyce Merrill, S= upv Contract Specialist, USPFO, Camp Johnson, Colchester VT

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Instructions For Applying

On-Board Applicants= : All Permanent/Indefinite VTARNG technicians MUST submit a complete application package for the position they are applying for. Each package must include at a min= imum: AGO-VT Form 300-1, AGO-VT Form 690-5, AGO-VT 30= 0-4, OF-306, and an updated OF-612. Any other supporting documentatio= n will be at the discretion of the applicant.

Non-Technician Appl= icants: All applicants MUST submit a complete application package for the position they= are applying for. Each package mu= st include at a minimum: = Completed OF-612, OF-306, = AGO-VT Form 690-5 and AGO-VT Form 300-4. All applicants are responsible for showing on their applications, how they meet all requiremen= ts on the vacancy announcement. Failure to comply with this will result in an incomplete application= and the applicant will not be considered for the position.

Excepted Service Requirement: All excepted service technicians are required to wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and federally recognized grade when performing technician duties and are requir= ed to comply with the uniform standards of the service.

Selected Reserve In= centive Program: Non-Technician Vermont Army National Guard per= sonnel who are SRIP participants (bonus recipients/student loan repayment program)= may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician.&= nbsp; Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager at 802-338-33= 46 to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may re= sult from accepting this position.

Each applicant is responsible for insuring their applications arrive at the Human Resources Office No Later Than (1600 Hours) on the closing date.

*** Vermont Army National Guard Membership is Required ***

Equal Employment Opportunity: The policy of the National Guard i= s to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, gender, religio= n, national origin, age, or non-disqualifying handicap. The National Guard is committed to develop and implement a diversity program that is consistent with equal employment opportunity and with the “Human Goals” of the Depart= ment of Defense.

Mail Application To: HRO-VT, Staffing Section, 789 V= ermont National Guard Road, GMA, Camp Johnson,

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, (KSA’s): Each KSA listed below is a baseline to determine your qualification= for this position. Each KSA must = be addressed thoroughly to demonstrate your qualification.

1. Knowledge, skill, and ability to apply guidance material by reading, interpreting and translating into specific actions. <= /o:p>

2. Knowledge of commerc= ial supply sources and common business practices in respect to sales, prices, discounts, deliveries, etc. <= o:p>

3. Knowledge of rules, regulations, laws, and policies governing type of procurement transactions being dealt with.

4. Knowledge of the ope= ration of application purchasing software in order to perform studies and projects= .

OTHER PERTINENT DATA:=    This position is vice: Erin Pickett. Selectee must become assigned to a compatible military position in= ENL: MOS 42A/F, 44C, 51C and 92A/Y/Z in = any unit within the Vermont Army National Guard. This position is open to all members of the Vermont Army National Guard And All Those Eligible to Become= Members. This is a Permanent position.= This position is entitled to a Recruitment Incentive, if applicable.<= /span>

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SPECIALIZ= ED EXPERIENCE GS-07: Must have 12 months experi= ence which provided a familiarity of regular business and trade practices in buy= ing and selling, such as selling terms and conditions, discounts, delivery schedules, and packing and packaging practices. Experience which has provid= ed knowledge of formal methods of procurement, such as negotiating contracts f= or goods and services and procedures incident to the award of signing contract= s. Experience which required the applicant to meet and deal effectively with others. Experience which demonstrates the applicant’s ability to coll= ect and analyze data.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:     Position requi= res 24 hours of business related courses as part of DAU procurement certificatio= n. This certification will be required to be completed within 24 months of appointment into position.

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BRIEF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<= /u>   This position is l= ocated in the Contracting Division, US Property and Fiscal Office. The procurement technician performs developmental and training assignments in support of the Vermont Army National Guard.

1. Analyzes requisitions to determine = that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Selects Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) clauses to cover special conditions, such as in= spection and acceptance, marketing and packaging, quantity and variation, price differential, or transportation costs.&nbs= p; Contacts technical personnel to resolve questions of applicability of project specifications, classification of terms, and brand name or equal products.

2. Establishes and maintains purchase/delivery order files. Administers purchase/delivery orders from time of award through completion of performance and final payment. Performs follow-up and tracks vend= or performance until Government acceptance.&n= bsp; Issues delivery extension when appropriate. Composes and prepares all necessary correspondence concerning administration of assigned orders.

3. Identifies and corrects errors made= in purchasing and contracting process to include pricing, quantity variations, discount terms, delivery terms, clarifies, ambiguous purchase descriptions, computer errors, etc. Coordinates with customers to determine the availabil= ity of funds and obtains additional funds when applicable. Prepares contract modifications se= tting forth the revised terms and conditions.&nb= sp; Issues cure and termination notices when deemed necessary by the leg= al counsel.

4. Writes and administers Blanket Pur= chase Agreements (BPA’s) to support recurring requirements. Conducts BPA training to both guard units and vendors. Performs periodic BPA reviews for FAR compliance and audits the call register as required.

5. Prepares procurement action report= s. Prepares determination and findings, analyzes/prepares approval documentati= on for sole source requests, and initiates legal review as required.

6. Evaluates quotes, bids, and propos= als for compliance with specifications, purchase descriptions, and applicable contract clauses. Considers financial responsibility of suppliers and vendors by evaluating contract performance of previous contracts and makes appropriate award recommendatio= n to the contracting officer. Meet= s with commercial contractors to discuss latest technology, quality of items or services, current market prices, and delivery schedules.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

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