There are two (2) positions located in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at VA San Francisco Health Care System. The applicant can choose one or all of the following locations as a duty location: San Francisco VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA; North Santa Rosa VA Clinic in Santa Rosa, CA; or Eureka VA Clinic in Eureka, CA. The salary will be determined by the selected duty location, as outlined in Salary section of the announcement.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-06. At the GS-05 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-06.
Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for performing direct medical supply Purchasing and Inventory Management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Reviewing and triaging prosthetic consults and prescriptions in VISTA and APAT to determine Veteran needs, urgency, eligibility, and appropriate procurement actions Clarifying medical needs, device specifications, and clinical requirements with requesting providers to ensure accurate interpretation of prescriptions and appropriate acquisition of equipment and services Prioritizing routine and emergent requests, including STAT orders, to meet established procurement timelines and prevent delays in discharges, surgeries, and care coordination Monitoring pending consults, suspense logs, and workload statistics to ensure timely processing, compliance with mandated deadlines, and accurate reporting of Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service activities Procuring Veteran-specific medical equipment, supplies, prosthetic appliances, and services through applicable contracts, mandatory sources, purchase card transactions, and open-market acquisitions in accordance with federal procurement requirements Evaluating vendor quotes, product specifications, medical justification, diagnosis, and purchasing hierarchy to select appropriate equipment that meets clinical needs and provides the best value to the government Preparing acquisition plans and procurement packages, obtaining required supporting documentation, and uploading quotes, bids, invoices, and related records into electronic contract management systems Establishing purchase orders and obligating funds within authorized micro-purchase thresholds, applicable contracts, delegated purchasing authority, and established purchase card policies and procedures Reconciling invoices, verifying charges against Veteran records and services provided, resolving discrepancies with vendors, maintaining transaction records, and completing required adjustments before certifying payments Managing prosthetic inventory, tracking equipment identification and expiration dates, coordinating replacement or replenishment, and maintaining accountability for purchased, consigned, and issued equipment Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m.
to 04:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education (For GS-05). There is no educational substitution at this grade level (For GS-06). NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $73796/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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