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Job Details for Procurement and Finance Specialist

Court Name/Organization Missouri Eastern District Court
Overview of the Position The position is located in the district court headquarters office in St. Louis, MO. This position is a shared position between the procurement and finance department which requires the incumbent to perform duties within each department. Typical duties include procurement, facilities maintenance, and renovation/furniture projects. In addition, this position will also perform accounting and financial activities to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with auditing guidelines. This position is a shared services position that provides support to the district court clerk’s office, chambers, probation and pretrial services agencies.
Location St. Louis, MO
Opening and Closing Dates 12/08/2025 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 25/1 - CL 26/61
Salary $50,131 - $89,702
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/employment/clerks-office/pfs-1225/procurement-fin…
Announcement Number PFS-1225

Position Description

  • Prepare spreadsheets and maintain databases to track certain expenditures.
  • Procure authorized supplies, equipment, services, and furnishings from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts. Serve as a technical liaison between the contractor and the contracting office.
  • Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy regarding procurement program policies, procedures, and practices. Adhere to the court’s internal control procedures and separation of duty practices.
  • Assist with coordination, implementation, and completion of space and facility projects and maintaining required documentation for these activities.
  • Review court appointed attorney vouchers in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act (CJA).
  • Process and pay bills and invoices incurred by each court unit.
  • Locates and schedules interpreter and initiates obligation of funds for the expenditure. Assures proper procedures and documentation of the service performed.
  • Ensures appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met at the time of application. The successful candidate must possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 1-3 years accounting, procurement or purchasing experience preferred.
  • Prior experience purchasing automation equipment and software strongly preferred.
  • Consistent, high quality past job performance demonstrating sound ethics and judgment.
  • An attendance record that indicates reliability and commitment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.)
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required to ensure accurate financial records that prevent personal liability for the Court Unit Executive (CUE).
  • Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, respond to requests on short notice and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to be tactful and work cooperatively with others, including judicial officers, the bar, the public and colleagues. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong sense of personal and professional integrity.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, in conducting Internet searches, in the use of computer file structure and other computer applications. Proficient in developing spreadsheets.

To qualify for the CL 25 a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to work in a CL 24 level is required. To qualify for the CL 26 a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to work in a CL 25 level is required. *Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and which has demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing, data entry and report generation.

Employee Benefits

  • Paid annual leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays (11)
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Pre-tax benefit programs
  • Health insurance
  • Vision/dental insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Defined contribution retirement benefits (FERS)
  • Thrift savings plan (TSP) - 401 (k)-styled program with up to five-percent match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parking/commuter benefit program
  • Virtual judiciary online university

Miscellaneous

  • Prepare spreadsheets and maintain databases to track certain expenditures.
  • Procure authorized supplies, equipment, services, and furnishings from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts. Serve as a technical liaison between the contractor and the contracting office.
  • Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy regarding procurement program policies, procedures, and practices. Adhere to the court’s internal control procedures and separation of duty practices.
  • Assist with coordination, implementation, and completion of space and facility projects and maintaining required documentation for these activities.
  • Review court appointed attorney vouchers in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act (CJA).
  • Process and pay bills and invoices incurred by each court unit.
  • Locates and schedules interpreter and initiates obligation of funds for the expenditure. Assures proper procedures and documentation of the service performed.
  • Ensures appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Application Info

Applicants must submit all documents listed below in one pdf file to MOED_employment@moed.uscourts.gov with the subject line: PFS-1225

  1. Letter of Interest
    • Your skills and experience, with an explanation of how those skills and experience may contribute to the organization.
    • How your overall experience and preparation relates to the stated duties and responsibilities.
  2. Current resume
  3. Professional References
  4. AO 78 Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Appointment is contingent upon providing proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Learn more about citizenship requirements. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Applicants may be asked to participate in proficiency tests. Learn more about Judiciary policies.

The organization reserves the right to assign and/or reassign an employee to any location within the district based on the needs of the organization.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.