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Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Procurement and Property Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

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$50,241 - $72,328

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the buying and tracking of supplies and equipment in a federal prison to keep things secure and accountable, while also helping with overall facility safety.

It suits someone organized with experience in office or warehouse tasks, who can handle reports and work with vendors.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented person comfortable in a structured, secure environment like corrections.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education for GL-05 level, or graduate education/superior academic achievement for GL-07
  • At least 3 years of general experience for GL-05, including 1 year at GL-04 equivalent, in procurement, inventory, or administrative support
  • One year of specialized experience for GL-07 in procurement terminology, inventory systems, and asset accountability
  • Knowledge of computerized systems like SENTRY for property management
  • Ability to prepare reports, identify discrepancies, and handle procurement transactions up to BOP Level I authority
  • Experience tracking transactions, discussing with vendors, and preparing disposal schedules
  • Commitment to correctional responsibilities, including maintaining institution security on a regular basis

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GL-05: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

GL-07: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR Experience: GL-05: General experience. You must have at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GL-04 grade level.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience with the ability to identify deficiencies and formulate solutions; maintain accountability of equipment, tools, or other controlled items.

Experience gained while performing procurement and administrative support functions, while working in an office or warehouse environment.

Experience with the skills to develop and create reports to validate accountability of inventory data.

This experience may be gained in various professional, administrative, technical, or investigative positions.

Experience gained in tracking incoming transactions (vouchers, bill ladings, contracts and invoices, etc) to ensure that value procurement codes, signatures, prices, services, and receipts are complete and accurate.

GL-07: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-07: Experience using and understanding procurement terminology and inventory account codes relating to an computerized automated system.

Experience includes knowledge of various procurement activities and various inventory methods to maintain accountability of assets.

Experience gathering information on requests for proposals and experience with identifying discrepancies between inventory and physical property.

Experience discussing procurement actions with vendors and preparing disposal schedules for excess property.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: GL-05 and GL-07: Have a combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Charged with the responsibility of performing all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards for acquisitions at or under the BOP Level I Warrant authority.

Prepares and submits various procurement reports required by General Services Administration, Department of Justice, etc. Develops new sources of supply by stimulating interest in the bidding.

Responsible for development, implementation, upkeep and overall operation of the SENTRY property management system within the institution.

Assists in the evaluation, classification, reporting and final disposition of personal property.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HAZ-2026-0039