Procurement Technician
Van Buren, ME - USA
Job Summary
This position is located in the Procurement Office of the Administration Division within the National Park Service and performs a full range of procurement technician duties including but not limited to providing acquisition support for awards modifications interagency agreements and/or various complex/non-standard contract related support functions and serves as a senior Procurement Technician.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- The position provides support by preparing and documenting contract awards modifications and other complex procurement functions.
- Reviews purchase requests and coordinates and tracks timely movement of requisition documents through the purchase phase.
- Prepares the solicitation packages and provides supporting documentation for contract actions. Monitors performance and resolves payment issues when necessary.
- Receives and reviews payment requests and reviews for acceptance and/or rejection.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probation period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary but may require some physical effort such as standing walking bending or sitting. There are no special physical demands.
Working Environment: The incumbent works in an office setting. Normal safety precautions are required.
Area Information: Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in the southeastern portion of the state of Missouri on the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. The duty station for this position is Headquarters Van Buren Missouri. Limited shopping medical and dental are available. For more shopping medical dental and entertainment Poplar Bluff Missouri is approximately 40 miles south of Van Buren. Summers are hot and humid and winters are normally mild.
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Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your supervisory probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/08/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: administrative duties such as reviewing purchase requisitions and providing feedback to customers; entering and tracking data in budget or accounting systems; reviewing reports for accuracy; working with customers to obtain correct information; preparing timely and compliant electronic contractual payments to vendors in budgetary systems and applying advanced knowledge of procurement processes including tracking the receipt of contractual supplies and materials. Your resume must include hours per week worked or you will be found not qualified.
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.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
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. ( National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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