Position Overview, Position Duties and Responsibilities

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, is now accepting applications for a Procurement Specialist II. Consideration will only be given to those who apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system and submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references. To apply, please see “Notice to Applicants” listed below.
Applicants who previously applied for the Procurement Specialist II 2024-59 position will be considered and do not have to re-apply.

• Procure supplies, equipment, services, and furnishings from government/non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts.
• Review, evaluate, verify, and process invoices and prepare payment requests.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities as well as their reputation and history. Prepare specifications, solicitations, and requests for qualifications/proposals; research products and equipment; prepare product/equipment specifications.
• Obtain and review competitive bids, quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors; discuss evaluations and review with requesters and subject matter experts.
• Assess requests for goods and services by ensuring that they are allowable under limitations, restrictions, and policies, as well as determining availability of funds.
• Review accounting records of each functional allotment and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure that accounts have funds available for items being purchased.
• Prepare spreadsheets and maintain databases to track certain expenditures.
• Audit and prepare payment vouchers for the Financial, Jury, Procurement, Interpreter, and the Court Reporter Departments. Ensure compliance with the Judiciary Policy and Procedures.
• Prepare vouchers in the courts Financial Accounting System (JIFMS). Generate standard reports from databases and computerized systems.
• Identify and maintain lists of vendors and sources of supply for goods and services.
• Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures, and Judiciary Procurement Program Procedures on procurement procedures.
• Adhere to court unit’s internal control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Compensation

• An overall “B” grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0;
• Standing in the upper third of the class;
• “3.5” average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology;

• Paid leave time for federal holidays, vacation, sick, and Parental Leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Access to an infant and toddler care near the Courthouse
• The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available to full-time employees with qualifying student loans
• Life insurance
• Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (401k & Roth 401k style)
• Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System
• Health, dependent care, and parking reimbursement programs
• Public Transit Subsidy Program
• Onsite employee gym
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides free counseling, financial assistance, and basic legal services

Notice to Applicants

• U.S. citizen;
• Person who owes allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island and the Northern Mariana Islands);
• Person admitted as a refugee or granted asylum who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
• Lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who is seeking citizenship. A lawful permanent resident "seeking citizenship":
  • May not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen);
  • Must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible; and
  • Must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application).

The United States District Court offers a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees, which includes:

11 Paid Federal Holidays
13 Days Paid Vacation (per year for the first three years)
20 Days Paid Vacation (after three years)
26 Days Paid Vacation (after fifteen years)
13 Days Paid Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (401k & Roth 401k style)
Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS-FRAE)
Health, Dependent, & Parking Reimbursement Programs
Public Transit Subsidy Program
Long-Term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program, which provides free counseling, financial assistance, and basic legal services to all eligible employees.
Access to an Infant Care and Toddler Care Center (onsite and near the building), and a Fitness Center (onsite)
A Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available to certain full-time employees with qualifying student loans.

Further details regarding Federal benefits may be viewed at: ILND Benefits