Procurement Specialist

Description:

The Procurement Specialist performs procurement activities related to ensuring that the Court of Appeals is supplied with materials, equipment, and services required to function efficiently. This position coordinates the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services in compliance with judiciary procurement policies, procedures, and approved internal controls. The incumbent processes purchase orders, maintains vendor relationships, tracks deliveries, and ensures proper documentation.

Requirements:

Specialized Experience

• CL 25 ($55,940 -- $$69,923) : Entry-level position. Candidates must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience that provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of procurement management such as supplier sourcing, contract management, purchase order management, and vendor relations management. Alternatively, candidates may qualify by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other related field from an accredited college or university and superior academic achievement as listed below.

• CL 26 ($61,603 - $100,097) : Candidates must possess at least two (2) years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of procurement management supplier sourcing, contract management, purchase order management, and vendor relations management. One year of specialized experience may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university and superior academic achievement as listed below.

Superior Academic Achievement

• An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0; AND/OR
• Standing in the upper third of the class; AND/OR "3.5" average or better in the major field of study, such as Computer Science or a related field that would prepare a candidate well to perform in this position; AND/OR
• Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies.
• Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study at an accredited college or university. A degree program in in computer science, information systems, or a related field is preferred.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of and experience using automated financial management and procurement systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in procurement record-keeping, completing procurement forms, preparing procurement documents (e.g., requests for information, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, and statements of work) and proposal evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and to set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and experience using SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Prior experience in federal judiciary or government procurement operations.
• Familiarity with federal judiciary procurement systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal appropriations law and practices.