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IBC GS-1105 and 1106 Purchasing Agents and Procurement Technician Positions Cluster

Approved by the Competency Modeling Validation Review Board on February 27, 2012.

Competency

Definition

Proficiency Level

Analytical Thinking

Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that, in turn, clearly identify the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches that are relevant to the decision making process.

GS-01-04 – Level 2

GS-05-06 – Level 3

GS-07-09 – Level 5

Information Management

Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

GS-01-04 – Level 2

GS-05-06 – Level 3

GS-07-09 – Level 5

Legal, Government & Jurisprudence

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.

GS-01-04 – Level 2

GS-05-06 – Level 3

GS-07-09 – Level 5

Competency

Definition

Proficiency Level

Decision Making

Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

GS-01-04 – Level 2

GS-05-06 – Level 3

GS-07-09 – Level 5

Technical – Purchasing

Performs work to acquire supplies, services and equipment by purchase, rental or lease through delivery orders and/or purchase procedures to accomplish the goals of the organization.

GS-01-04 – Level 2

GS-05-06 – Level 3

GS-07-09 – Level 5

Competency

Definition

Proficiency Level

Technical – Procurement

Performs work in support of Acquisitions staff such as preparing, controlling, verifying and reviewing procurement documents and reports; contacting vendors to get status of orders and to expedite delivery; maintaining procurement files; and resolving a variety of shipment, payment, and related discrepancies.

GS-01-04 – Level 2

GS-05-06 – Level 3

GS-07-09 – Level 5

 

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