Property and Acquisition Assistant
Duties Summary
This position is located in Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro‑Defense Facility (NBAF), Facilities Engineering Unit in Manhattan, KS. The incumbent is responsible for all phases of the personal property, vehicle fleet, purchase card, and acquisition programs and serves as the location’s Point of Contact (POC) and liaison with the Area Office. This position may also serve other management unit locations.
Requirements
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including time‑in‑grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
- Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
GS‑07
- One year of specialized experience comparable to GS‑06 directly related to the work of this position, including managing property, vehicle, or purchasing records using automated systems; reviewing basic purchase requests; and supporting fleet and purchasing activities with required reports.
GS‑08
- One year of specialized experience comparable to GS‑07 directly related to the work of this position, including handling property, fleet, or purchasing operations (inventories, documentation reviews, resolving non‑routine issues); developing and reviewing purchase and contract materials; serving as a key point of contact, coordinating with staff and vendors; and ensuring complete and accurate procurement and property records.
Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Credit will be given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Agency Overview
Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in‑house research agency. Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. What we do matters in science and the world. For more information, visit the ARS website.