Procurement Assistant

Overview of the Position: The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California is accepting applications for the position of Procurement Assistant. This position is located in the Clerk’s Office and will report to the Facilities and Procurement Supervisor. The incumbent provides procurement, property management, and facilities support services for the Clerk’s Office and courthouses throughout the district. Responsibilities Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy, particularly Volume 11 (Internal Controls), Volume 14 (Procurement) and Volume 16 (Space and Facilities). Maintain accurate property records in a timely manner in accordance with Volume 16 and serve as one of the court’s custodial or disposal officers for all Court property as delegated. Assess requests for goods and services to ensure they are allowable under limitations, restrictions and policies, and determine availability of funds. Assist in procuring supplies, equipment, services, furnishings, and facility support services from government and non‑government sources, including contacting vendors, requesting quotes, creating bid analyses, and creating purchase orders in the automated financial system. Plan and coordinate time and delivery of purchases. Actively participate in Court event support and vendor escorting opportunities. Prepare spreadsheets and maintain databases to track expenditures and projects. Respond to customer service requests via automated help desk and telephone. Coordinate and assist with furniture moves, office reconfigurations, event setup, and facility repair projects throughout the Clerk’s Office and courthouses. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university. Government purchasing experience. Knowledge of the accounts, procedures, and applicable financial automated systems of the Judiciary. Solid critical‑thinking, problem‑solving and organizational skills. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or judiciary procurement policies is a plus. Excellent customer‑service skills are required. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment is essential. Please note that this position requires in‑office support and is not a telework‑eligible position. General Experience Personal Characteristics: The successful candidate should be a mature, dedicated, responsible, and poised individual who possesses tact, good judgment, initiative, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well with judges, chambers staff, and Clerk’s Office staff. The candidate should be trustworthy and possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Required Clearances This position requires completion of the “Optional Background Information” on Page 5 of the AO‑78 Application Form and a background investigation that includes fingerprinting and a credit check. Specialized Experience At least one year of specialized experience in purchasing, providing knowledge of procurement rules, regulations, practices, and principles, and routine use of automated financial and accounting systems or other computer‑based systems. Excellent customer‑service skills and the ability to multitask multiple priorities. Ability to provide support during non‑business hours (evenings, weekends) as required for projects or special events. Ability to travel within the Southern District of California. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move light equipment as required. Employee Benefits Salary is just one component of the comprehensive compensation package offered by the Federal Court. Federal court employees receive benefits that include 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, a flexible work schedule, immediate matching Thrift Savings Plan, pre‑tax programs (health, dependent care and transportation), and insurance plans (health, life, disability and long‑term care), as well as car‑pooling options and a transportation subsidy. Employer benefit contributions equal no less than 33 % of an employee’s total compensation. For more information, visit The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Courts