Procurement Clerks

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Job Description


	Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Financial Clerks

Financial clerks do administrative work for many types of organizations. They keep records, help customers, and carry out financial transactions. Financial clerks work in a variety of office settings, including bank branches, medical offices, and government agencies. Most work full time. A high school diploma is typically required for most financial clerk positions. These workers usually learn their job duties through on-the-job training. The median annual wage for financial clerks was $37,040 in May 2015. Employment of financial clerks is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by specialty. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for financial clerks. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of financial clerks with similar occupations. Learn more about financial clerks by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Procurement Clerks
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	10,600
Management of Companies and Enterprises	4,590
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	3,140
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	2,590
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	1,930
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)	1,480
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,440
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,360
Employment Services	1,290
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	1,160

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.