Procurement Technician

Procurement Technician

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Norfolk, Virginia

Salary Range: $50703 - $65917 Per Year

Job Summary: 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. This position is located in Norfolk, VA.

Major Duties:

• The incumbent provides support for procurement functions such as preparing, controlling or verifying procurement documents; assembling information; or reporting on performance. 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.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, applicants must have 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 particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience must include the following: 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: 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply: To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 09/16/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Aden Williams at aden.p.williams@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-16