Procurement Technician
Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
The incumbent will serve as the first point of contact for customers, both internal and external, that require prosthetics services/supplies; either face-to-face (reception/front desk counter) or by telephone. Provides support for procurement functions such as preparing, controlling or verifying procurement documents; assembling information; or reporting on performance. Provides procurement support work throughout the procurement cycle by processing stock orders and procuring specialized individual patient orders, monitors the status of deliveries, issues stock items to the patient, ensures the right item is received at the right time, in the right quantity. Utilizes Microsoft office software programs, in addition to VISTA and CPRS, and the barcode hardware and software necessary to operate the Prosthetic Inventory Program. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Interactions include face to face, written and telephonic conversations with Veterans, family members, professional staff and other individuals. Responsible for downloading daily issue data onto the Veteran's Prosthetic Record 2319, using bar code scanners. Identifies priorities on pending requests to comply with VA Headquarters mandated deadlines. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:
00 am- 4:
30 pm, with rotating tours of duty as needed. The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando. The selectee may also be required to work various shift on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Procurement Technician/PD06456A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/10/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Specialized
Experience:
Must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position successfully that is at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience is experience utilizing standardized procurement regulations, methods, procedures, and operations; working in an area of procuring routine and non-routine medical and general equipment for Prosthetic and Sensory Aids service patients; possessing administrative and clerical experience as it relates to direct support of procurement services; utilizing Microsoft office software programs, in addition to VISTA and CPRS; monitoring the status of deliveries; Identifying and resolving customer problems independently. OR Education and/or
Experience:
Possess four (4) years of successfully completed education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
Possess an equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet total experience requirements for the GS-5. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. Computer Skills- Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Customer Service- Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Technical Competence- Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience. Technical Credibility- Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Work is usually sedentary. The work may require some physical effort such as walking, bending, sitting or standing. There are no special physical demands. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent will serve as the first point of contact for customers, both internal and external, that require prosthetics services/supplies; either face-to-face (reception/front desk counter) or by telephone. Provides support for procurement functions such as preparing, controlling or verifying procurement documents; assembling information; or reporting on performance. Provides procurement support work throughout the procurement cycle by processing stock orders and procuring specialized individual patient orders, monitors the status of deliveries, issues stock items to the patient, ensures the right item is received at the right time, in the right quantity. Utilizes Microsoft office software programs, in addition to VISTA and CPRS, and the barcode hardware and software necessary to operate the Prosthetic Inventory Program. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Interactions include face to face, written and telephonic conversations with Veterans, family members, professional staff and other individuals. Responsible for downloading daily issue data onto the Veteran's Prosthetic Record 2319, using bar code scanners. Identifies priorities on pending requests to comply with VA Headquarters mandated deadlines. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:
00 am- 4:
30 pm, with rotating tours of duty as needed. The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando. The selectee may also be required to work various shift on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Procurement Technician/PD06456A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/10/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Specialized
Experience:
Must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position successfully that is at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience is experience utilizing standardized procurement regulations, methods, procedures, and operations; working in an area of procuring routine and non-routine medical and general equipment for Prosthetic and Sensory Aids service patients; possessing administrative and clerical experience as it relates to direct support of procurement services; utilizing Microsoft office software programs, in addition to VISTA and CPRS; monitoring the status of deliveries; Identifying and resolving customer problems independently. OR Education and/or
Experience:
Possess four (4) years of successfully completed education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
Possess an equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet total experience requirements for the GS-5. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. Computer Skills- Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Customer Service- Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Technical Competence- Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience. Technical Credibility- Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Work is usually sedentary. The work may require some physical effort such as walking, bending, sitting or standing. There are no special physical demands. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1106 Procurement Clerical And Technician - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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