Description:
Duties
Performs purchasing functions for base-level NAF instrumentalities (NAFls), acts as the NA F Contracting and is the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) authority on NAF purchasing policies and procedures. Provides NAF purchasing technical guidance and assistance to NAF managers. IG, SJA, APF contracting office and others involved with NAF contracting policy. Responsible for proper selections on of contract types and application of purchasing regulations in a wide range of contractual actions. Contracts may require inclusion of supplemental provisions such as advance payments, optional clauses. reproductions. samples. and cost and price analysis statements. Based on analysis of past NAF purchasing trends. determines common-need items frequently purchased that warrant negotiation of open-end contracts, determines appropriate method of receiving proposals and solicitations. Establishes, analyzes, plans and reviews NAF purchasing programs within JBSA FSS NAFls. Using a variety of purchasing regulations and directives, provides analysis of purchasing procedures for routine and non-routine services and supplies. Determines NAF purchasing procedures for all JBSA FSS activities. Reviews purchase requests from all activities for capital expenditures and major supply purchases. Develops and conducts annual training sessions for all managers and other personnel involved in the NAF purchasing process.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must be willing to attend the Air Force NAF Purchasing course.
- Must be willing to obtain a warrant.Qualifying Experience:
Progressively responsible experience must be evidenced in education/work which requires extensive knowledge of contracting techniques. Experience in contracting with the government or industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA'S)You qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and /or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of various type of contract and methods of contracting.
2. Knowledge of common business practices relate to contracting principles, policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods to make purchases under open or established contracts, standardized specifications, or statements of work.
4. Technical knowledge of the specialized and non-routine supplies, equipment, and services needed for each individual area of the FSS, including, but not limited to: Clubs, Bowling, Golf, Outdoor Recreation. Fitness& Sport, Arts& Crafts, and Lodging activities.
5. Professional knowledge of a wide range of Federal contracting laws, regulations, polices, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex contacts for unique services, commodities, and /or construction.
6. Ability to identify problems , determine accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations; make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions applying precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to insure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable, and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals.
7. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.