U.S. Judicial Branch
Procurement Specialist
U.S. Judicial Branch, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time permanent position of Procurement Specialist.
The Procurement Specialist is located in the Shared Administrative Services (SAS) Unit and supports the district court and probation office, performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work ensuring that the court unit is provided with supplies, materials, equipment, and services required for optimal functionality. The incumbent ensures compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls. Duties include purchasing supplies, equipment, and furnishings, and preparing bids, as required. The Procurement Specialist may also maintain service contracts.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:The United States District Court requires employees to adhere to a
Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees . New Selectees are subject to a background check or investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and selectees to high-sensitive positions are subject to updated background investigations every five years.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years general experience and one year of specialized experience.
General ExperienceProgressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties.
Specialized ExperienceProgressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting principles, procurement law, accounting or financial management, accounts payable, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and statutory mandates, which provide knowledge of the rules, regulations, and terminology of procurement administration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration. Current certification as a Contracting Officer is desirable. Applicants should possess excellent computer and typing skills, including skills in word processing, scanning and uploading PDF documents, email, and web browsers. The position encompasses a great deal of responsibility and requires a mature, self-motivated person with a professional attitude. Applicants must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and skills in prioritizing tasks and work assignments. The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required since frequent contact is with a wide variety of individuals. Good knowledge of language usage, grammar, and spelling is required.
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The Procurement Specialist is located in the Shared Administrative Services (SAS) Unit and supports the district court and probation office, performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work ensuring that the court unit is provided with supplies, materials, equipment, and services required for optimal functionality. The incumbent ensures compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls. Duties include purchasing supplies, equipment, and furnishings, and preparing bids, as required. The Procurement Specialist may also maintain service contracts.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:The United States District Court requires employees to adhere to a
Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees . New Selectees are subject to a background check or investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and selectees to high-sensitive positions are subject to updated background investigations every five years.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years general experience and one year of specialized experience.
General ExperienceProgressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties.
Specialized ExperienceProgressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting principles, procurement law, accounting or financial management, accounts payable, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and statutory mandates, which provide knowledge of the rules, regulations, and terminology of procurement administration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration. Current certification as a Contracting Officer is desirable. Applicants should possess excellent computer and typing skills, including skills in word processing, scanning and uploading PDF documents, email, and web browsers. The position encompasses a great deal of responsibility and requires a mature, self-motivated person with a professional attitude. Applicants must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and skills in prioritizing tasks and work assignments. The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required since frequent contact is with a wide variety of individuals. Good knowledge of language usage, grammar, and spelling is required.
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