Procurement Technician
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1106-7, Procurement Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC IBCT PL PROC SEC in BALTIMORE, Maryland.
Major duties
You will serve as a Procurement Technician and be responsible for preforming duties related to CFO Compliance initiative support, procurement processing and general administrative support for the section. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Processing a wide variety of procurement transactions related to complex contracts and simplified acquisitions, e.g., large purchases for specialized supplies and large purchases for services.. Assembling, reviewing, and maintaining procurement files related to these complex acquisitions. Assembling procurement documents and responds to both internal and external inquiries relative to requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.. Maintaining and overseeing contract/order files, property procurement publications, and schedules for the section.. Providing administrative support to contract specialists in the course of soliciting offers, conducting discussions with contractors, evaluating quotes, bids, and proposals, compiling necessary data or reports on contractor performance, and awarding contracts. Independently researching, preparing, and issuing modifications to affect contract changes. Monitoring the progress of deliveries or work being performed on contracts involving special purpose equipment or services. Ensuring that delivery schedules are met, and that services are actually performed. Preparing, executing, and/or tracking program specific information, such as Reports of Government Furnished Property. Assembling and preparing cleared written products. Using software applications to draw information in order to prepare/assist in preparation of reports. Assisting contract specialists and/or purchasing agents with CFP compliance regarding UDO's and OOVA reporting, ensuring all appropriate documentation is properly and accurately entered into the system in a timely manner. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Performing work that required a knowledge of standardized and non-standardized procurement regulations, procedures, and operations to one or more procurement phases or functions. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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