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The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

Pulmus7

Armed Security Agent (021)

Hollywood, FL

$18 - $21/hr

Pulmus7 seeks a professional, experienced Security Armed Agent in Aventura for a full-time. The ... Previous Military, Law Enforcement, and Government Agency experience is an advantage. * High School ...

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How much do government agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for government agent in the United States is $30.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Government Agent vs Customs Officer?

AspectGovernment AgentCustoms Officer
Required CredentialsVaries by agency; often includes background checks and security clearancesHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized training in customs procedures
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, field operations, investigationsBorder crossings, ports, airports, inspection stations
Employer & IndustryFederal, state, or local government agenciesCustoms and border protection agencies
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for investigative roles in governmentCompared for border security and trade enforcement roles

Both Government Agents and Customs Officers work within government agencies, focusing on security and enforcement. While Government Agents may handle investigations across various sectors, Customs Officers specifically focus on border security and customs compliance. The roles overlap in security credentials and government employment, but differ in daily duties and work environments.

How do you become a government agent?

To become a government agent, candidates typically need to meet specific eligibility requirements such as U.S. citizenship, a clean background check, and relevant education or experience. The process often involves passing written exams, physical fitness tests, interviews, and security clearances, depending on the agency and role.

What is the easiest government agent job to get?

Entry-level government agent positions such as administrative or support roles often have lower qualification requirements and higher turnover, making them easier to obtain. These roles typically require basic background checks, relevant clearances, and sometimes specialized training, but generally have less competitive entry processes compared to specialized investigative or law enforcement roles.
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Infographic showing various Government Agent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,702 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Purchasing Agent

Atlanta, GA • On-site

The Building People
Facilities Support Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Purchasing Agent. This position would have to report to one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Charlotte NC, Tampa, FL, or Nashville, TN. The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS regional/national IDIQs or other Government sources of supply. Contractor will perform Pre-award and Post-award contracting actions. All procurement actions are at or under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).  The contractor will be expected to use a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services and construction.  All work is governed by the FAR and supplemented by additional regulations, legal precedents and agency policy and procedures

Required Experience & Skills 

  • Knowledge of solicitation or purchasing methods such as oral solicitations, calls against BPAs, delivery orders or priced purchase orders to make noncompetitive open market purchases, purchases under established contracts or competitive open market purchases when specifications or statements of work are standardized, price and product characteristics are stable and repeat vendors are used.
  • Knowledge of frequently used and easily understood regulations such as those related to required sources, use of mandatory schedules or ordering and documentation procedures for routine purchases to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the purchasing process.
  • Knowledge of basic price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well established references such as price lists, Govt estimates and previous history.
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic used in business to make comparisons of price
  • Knowledge of current software and media applications to facilitate the efficient exchange of information via email, spreadsheets, Webex, Federal Procurement Data System - Next  Generation (FPDS-NG), Electronic Contract File Viewer (ECF), Federal Business  Opportunities (FBO), E-buy, Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)  Procurement Processing System (EASi) and other software programs.

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