Job summary

You will serve as a Procurement Technician (OA) in the Industry Management Department, Code 400 of PSNS and IMF. Salary Range: GS-06: $49,400 - $64,222 GS-07: $54,896 - $71,366

Major duties

You will prepare, control and review procurement documents and reports. You will contact vendors to get status of orders and expedite deliveries. You will maintain various procurement files. You will resolve a variety of shipment, payment, or other discrepancies. You will periodically perform quality and damage inspections on received furnishings, other property, and equipment. You will track the status of requisitions, contracts, and others using automated or manual files and through contacts with vendors, supply technicians, inventory mangers, etc. You will sort, compile, type, and distribute requisitions, contracts, and orders.

Qualification

GS-07: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1) Reviewing changes to procurement regulations and policies and coordinates with the supervisor/specialist on any required changes to solicitations or contracts, 2) Tracking orders and generating a variety of reports by use of automated procurement systems, 3) Performing clerical duties and uses word processing and other types of software (spreadsheets, databases, etc.) to process and produce a wide range of document, 4) Collecting vendor quotes/proposals according to competitive requirements and abstracts bid information, and 5) Resolving customer or vendor complaints of errors in shipment, payment, and/or contract documentation. GS-06: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing a knowledge of various procurement processing procedures and types of contracts in order to performing a full range of procurement support work in preparing, reviewing procurement documents and reports; contacting vendors/customers; resolving shipments, payments or other discrepancies or performing other work in support of procurement programs and operations. Examples of specialized experience include the following: 1) Performing contract administration for procurement transactions, 2) Preparing contracting documents and correspondence, 3) Reviewing deliverables to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts, 4) Working with vendors, contractors, or customers to resolve discrepancies with contract related documents, and 5) Assisting in preparing contract files for closeout. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, for both the GS-06 and GS-07, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: One full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/workingin-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CLERICAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS CONTRACTING/PROCUREMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ORAL COMMUNICATION PARTNERING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.