Summary
The Financial Procurement Technician performs as a contracting officer procuring goods and miscellaneous services. Also reviews and processes travel vouchers and aids with financial collections.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open until filled. A Sensitive Background Check is required.
Duties
The Financial Procurement Technician will work within the Administrative Services team and be responsible for procuring equipment, supplies, and miscellaneous services, ensuring procurement practices comply with established policies. The incumbent will review and process travel vouchers and advances, provide training, support, and guidance to Clerk's Office staff, judges, and chambers staff on all official government travel in compliance with national and court policies. The incumbent will also aid in the safekeeping, depositing, accounting, and reporting of monies received. The Financial Procurement Technician reports to the Administrative Services Supervisor and may be permitted opportunities to telework upon completion of training and in accordance with the office's telework policy.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking United States citizenship.
The successful candidate will be offered employment based on a satisfactory background check and investigation.
Employees serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "At-Will" employees.
Qualifications
- Two-years general clerical experience and one-year progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices, and principles of financial administration and/or accounting; and involved the routine use of automated financial systems or other computer-based systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, or database applications.
- Fast and accurate data entry skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and working in a Windows environment.
- Ability to process a large quantity of work quickly and efficiently with meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve a common goal.
- Proven automation and technology proficiency with a working knowledge of database applications, as well as financial and accounting systems.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Required Documents
AO78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment and cover letter.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and a completed AO78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, by email as a single PDF to Clerk_HR@ca5.uscourts.gov. Please reference the vacancy number for which you are applying in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional information including the AO78 application form can be obtained on the Fifth Circuit website, https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/.
Next steps
Applicants will be initially evaluated on how well they meet the qualifications above.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Court will only communicate with qualified applicants who will be considered for this position. Qualified applicants chosen for consideration are subject to testing for relevant skills. When applicable, applicants are selected for interviews based upon test scores.
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