Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the NAF Accounting Office. This is a Regular Full-Time position. Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a warranted NAF Contracting Officer to negotiate, award, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. Authorized to bind the NAFI only to the extent and within the guidelines of the warrant issued to them. Shall abide by the requirements of the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER). Responsible for reporting any suspected violations of law or regulation to the proper authorities. Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated costs. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information. Determines procurement method based on historical data, urgency of need, estimated cost and applicable directives. Prepares requests for quotation to obtain quotes. Responsible for providing identical information to all prospective offers in a bidding process. Reviews offers for compliance. Determines procurement source: local, Air Force Non-Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Prepares documentation for award. Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BP A's) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements as required. Responsible for post award administration. Provides annual training to all squadron personnel on purchasing and NAF Purchase Card (P-card) procedures and guidelines. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, to include contract follow-up. Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations, and other purchasing associated information. Implements and manages the squadron P-card program, ensuring compliance with Air Force policies. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12620764 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/09/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Progressively responsible experience which provided the applicant general knowledge of procedures, regulations, and practices common to the Services purchasing program. In addition, must have specialized knowledge of procedures and techniques relating to the purchase of a wide variety of commercial as well as some technical items; knowledge of merchandise purchased to make determinations for substitution; knowledge of vendor sources and of common business practices relating to mechanics of purchasing. Knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods to make purchases under established contracts and standardized specifications or statements of work. Knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well-established references. Must possess basic computer skills, basic word processing procedures and function keys to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as form letters, entering data into a predefined spreadsheet or database. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. Knowledge of AFNAFPO agreements; GSA Contracts and the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) is highly desirable. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.