PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN.

Duties

• Provide technical support for procurement operations and programs.
• Purchase critical supplies and services and unique provisions using a government purchase card.
• Assemble and prepare invitations for bids, request for proposals, delivery orders, purchase card, delivery order amendments and other procurement documents.
• Perform contract administration support functions for delivery orders for procurement of IT equipment and software, instructional material, supplies and services.
• Compile contract administration data such as delays, funds expended and performance and negotiating of contractors in meeting delivery schedules.
• Review and prepare documents (e.g., delivery orders, change orders, amendments, modifications) in compliance with procurement procedures.
• Update contract documents or contract files to correct discrepancies in preparation for contract close-out procedures.
• Input data (e.g., statistics, acquisition) into data processing equipment.
• Perform data entry into a procurement system or other automated databases.
• Track status of requisition, contracts, and orders using automated files.
• Type correspondence, reports, or similar materials from draft form to enter into a database.

  Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • Will be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card to make official government purchases for goods and services.

    Qualifications

    • 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.
    • Must demonstrate the following:
      • Reviewing changes to procurement regulations and policies and coordinating with the supervisor/specialist on any required changes to solicitations or contracts.
      • Reviewing administrative and purchasing documents (e.g., funding citations, part numbers, unit prices, and invoices) to detect, track, and correct technical discrepancies or missing data.
      • Tracking and maintaining the status of actions/orders using automated and manual systems and through contacts with vendors/contractors.
      • Collecting vendor quotes/proposals according to competitive requirements and abstracting bid information.
      • Investigating and resolving customer/vendor complaints of errors in shipment, payment, and/or contract documentation.
      • Inputting various statistical and acquisition data into data processing equipment and procurement databases.