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Position Title
Purchasing Agent
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D1-20-10679708 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 21, 2020 to Friday, February 28, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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4. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Purchasing Agent position with the Federal government (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Purchasing Agent, GS-1105-07. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Obtain facts for making decisions or recommendations. (limit characters)
3. Monitors purchases and reconciles credit card billing statements. (limit characters)
4. Develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains and organizes files, and retrieves reports for briefings and presentation purposes. (limit characters)
5. Applies conventional practices to solve problems. (limit characters)
6. Identifies needs or problems and determines recommended corrective actions, alternatives or solutions. (limit characters)
7. Plans and coordinates actions to prevent, correct, or resolve delays or misunderstandings (limit characters)
8. Resolves minor disputes and informal complaints. (limit characters)
9. Utilizes various web-based applications to identify required sources of supply. (limit characters)
10. Answers telephones and refers calls. (limit characters)
11. Responds to requests or complaints (limit characters)
12. Conducts market research for purchases of equipment, supplies, and/or services (limit characters)
13. Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet and database commercially available software to evaluate and analyze data and produce reports (limit characters)
14. Perform cost/price analysis functions (limit characters)
15. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding 'No' to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)