OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND PURCHASING
Position Available: Sr. Procurement Specialist (Pos#48-003)
Vacancy Announcement Number: PP-008-96
Office / Location: 502 O'Neill
Closing Date: December 13, 1996 or Until Filled
Salary Level / Range: $61,479-$86,983 (HS 11 - HS 12)
Proposed Starting Date: To Be Determined
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Job Summary:
Incumbent serves as senior procurement specialist to the Associate Administrator for Procurement and Purchasing, and is responsible for providing professional advice and assistance, to procurement specialists and others, in the procurement of goods and services for the Office of the CAO and the House of Representatives. Responsibilities also include priority acquisitions, serving as a focal point on acquisition matters for designated program offices, and assigned acquisition related projects.
______________________________________________________________________________Requirements: Professional knowledge of procurement concepts, methods and techniques; preferred familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and awareness of procurement related statutes; ability to analyze and understand market conditions to determine most advantageous methods of procurement; analytical skill and ability to review and evaluate contractor proposals; knowledge of contract administration and termination techniques sufficient to monitor performance; knowledge of, and experience in, management principles and practices; preferred experience in project management; well developed writing and/or editing skills; undergraduate degree and/or specialized training or experience in the procurement field. Incumbent must be mentally capable of dealing with a high stress environment, including the ability to produce a satisfactory work product under tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Physical requirements include the ability to utilize telephones and automated office equipment.
______________________________________________________________________________Applicant Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter identifying the position by both title and vacancy announcement number, your salary requirements and any other information you feel is relevant, to the Office of Human Resources, Room 263, Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-6610, Attention CAO-KEF, by the closing date posted above.