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Procurement Clerk and Technician
Federal position performing procurement support including purchase order processing, vendor coordination, contract file maintenance, and acquisition assistance at government agencies.
What GS-1106 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-4 | $30,795 | $31,822 | $32,849 | $33,876 | $34,903 | $35,930 | $36,957 | $37,984 | $39,011 | $40,038 |
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-6 | $38,407 | $39,687 | $40,967 | $42,247 | $43,527 | $44,807 | $46,087 | $47,367 | $48,647 | $49,927 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-8 | $47,265 | $48,841 | $50,417 | $51,993 | $53,569 | $55,145 | $56,721 | $58,297 | $59,873 | $61,449 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-1106, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):
| Grade | General Experience | Specialized Experience | Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | None | None | None |
| GS-2 | 3 months | None | High school diploma or equivalent |
| GS-3 | 6 months | None | 1 year above high school |
| GS-4 | 1 year | None | 2 years above high school |
| GS-5 | None | 1 year at GS-4 level | 4 years above high school |
| GS-6+ | None | 1 year at next lower grade | Generally not applicable |
General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.
Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-1106
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Typical duties
- Process purchase orders and requisitions
- Maintain procurement records
- Coordinate with vendors
- Track order status
- Resolve procurement issues
- Support contracting officers
Key competencies
Data Entry
Skill in entering procurement data accurately.
File Management
Ability to maintain and organize procurement files.
Systems Knowledge
Proficiency in procurement information systems.
Order Tracking
Skill in tracking orders and deliveries.
Communication
Ability to communicate with vendors and customers.
Attention to Detail
Skill in reviewing documents for accuracy.
Math Skills
Ability to perform calculations related to procurement.
Office Software
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-1106
What is a Procurement Clerk and Technician?
A GS-1106 Procurement Clerk and Technician provides essential procurement support in federal agencies, processing purchase orders and requisitions, coordinating with vendors, maintaining contract files, tracking order status, and supporting contracting officers. This one-grade interval position handles the administrative backbone of federal acquisition operations.
How much does a federal Procurement Clerk and Technician make?
Federal Procurement Clerks and Technicians earn between $30,795 (GS-4 Step 1) and $61,449 (GS-8 Step 10) annually based on the 2025 GS pay scale. Most positions range from GS-4 through GS-8, with locality pay adding 15-40% depending on your work location. DC-area positions offer the highest locality adjustments.
What are the requirements for GS-1106 positions?
GS-1106 positions follow the clerical qualification standard with no degree requirement. Entry at GS-4 requires 1 year of general experience or 2 years of education above high school. Higher grades require progressively more specialized procurement experience. Data entry accuracy, systems proficiency, and attention to detail are key competencies.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-1106?
Absolutely. Veterans with supply, logistics, or contracting experience in military settings have directly transferable skills for GS-1106 positions. Military experience processing purchase requests, tracking shipments, maintaining inventory records, or working with vendors counts as qualifying experience. Your DD-214 documenting supply/logistics MOSs strengthens your application significantly.
What is the career progression for Procurement Clerk and Technician?
Procurement Clerks typically start at GS-4 or GS-5 and can advance to GS-8 within this series. The one-grade interval allows annual promotions. Many technicians transition to the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series (a professional two-grade interval series) for higher earning potential reaching GS-12/13/14 levels.
How do I apply for GS-1106 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Procurement Clerk" or "Procurement Technician" and filter for GS-1106 series. Veterans should apply to positions open to VRA (Veterans Recruitment Appointment) or 30% disabled veteran authority for non-competitive hiring. Highlight your purchase order processing, vendor coordination, and procurement systems experience in your federal resume.
Ready to apply for GS-1106?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.