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Sales Store Clerk Positions Open A substantial demand for Sales Store Clerks exists throughout U.

Entry Clerical Jobs Open in Procurement

Procurement field has openings both at the clerical and technical levels. Entry level jobs open for those who pass written exam.

The current list of job vacancies contains some 10 postings for Procurement Clerks GS-1106. Some cover multiple openings.

Agencies That Hire Procurement Clerks And Technicians
The major hiring Agencies for Procurement Clerks and Technicians are the Department of Agriculture, Homeland Security and Navy. Other Federal Agencies also have openings.

Duties And Qualifications
A current vacancy lists the duties and qualifications as follows: "Analyzes requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Selects Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) clauses to cover special conditions, such as inspection and acceptance, marketing and packaging, quantity and variation, price differential, or transportation costs. Contacts technical personnel to resolve questions of applicability of project specifications, classification of terms, and brand name or equal products."

Application Procedure at Entry Level
Applicants through GS-4 may be required to take the clerical exam. However, in some cases previous work experience or education may qualify the applicant without an exam.

Applicants may contact Agencies directly to inquire about job vacancies. They should look in local phone directories under “U.S. Government” to learn what Agencies are located in their area, call them and inquire about openings in the procurement or clerical field.

Application Procedure at
Professional Levels
Applicants at the GS-5 level and above do not need to take the clerical exam. They qualify by showing on their Federal resume or OF-612 that they have the relevant job experience or education to fill the job. All candidates should check for current openings in the Federal Jobs Nationwide section of Federal Jobs Digest.

How To Apply
Candidates should scan this site for current Procurement Clerks GS-1106 vacancies. Individual Agency web sites may also list jobs. Some of these are:

Department of Navy

Department of Agriculture

Department of Homeland Security