Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 749029
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. PLEASE NOTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (SEE CHECKLIST); ARE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATON PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLOSING DATE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities ; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.
Murfreesboro offers affordable living with picturesque seasons and an abundance of recreational and entertainment activities. Murfreesboro is home to several historical landmarks including Cannonsburgh Village and Stones River National Battle Field. It is also located close to Nashville, better known as 'Music City USA,' the capital of Tennessee, and home of the Tennessee Titans NFL and Nashville Predators NHL teams. Tennessee does not have a state income tax.
Incumbent will serve as a Purchasing Agent for Contracting and will be responsible for ensuring all acquisition requests submitted to the contracting activity are procured within their warrant and in accordance with Federal and VA regulations, policy, and procedures.