The Purchasing Agent supports the Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Service at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center by procuring prosthetic and sensory aids, durable medical equipment, surgical implants, and related supplies for Veterans throughout the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.
The position works directly with Veterans, families, and clinical providers to fulfill prescribed equipment needs, verify eligibility and entitlement, and ensure compliance with acquisition regulations.
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, the employee performs 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-6.
Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Major duties include but not limited to: Performs procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through competitive open-market procedures or by placement of an order or blanket purchase agreement under a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract.
Makes purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods. Determines any additional information needed to support or complete purchase requests. Coordinates with requesting offices to obtain additional information determined necessary to support or complete purchase requests.
Performs technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR, VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire patient specific medical equipment, supplies and services. Determines if requests or portions thereof can be met from Government sources. Determines appropriate commercial sources. Determines extent of competition required. Determines methods of solicitation. Prepares synopses for Commerce Business Daily.
Solicits competitive offers. Actively seeks new sources and potential vendors. Evaluates responses to bids and requests for proposal. Performs other similar duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc at the Supervisor's discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD50000A and PD01680A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
Pauline.Stewart@va.gov · (919) 354-9296 X129296
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $46610 – $67543/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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