Procurement Specialist

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 Experience is progressively 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 Experience is progressively responsible experience in the following: 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 from an accredited college or university. 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. Position encompasses a great deal of responsibility and requires a mature, self-motivated person with a professional attitude. Applicant must also 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.
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time permanent position of Procurement Specialist.