Procurement Specialist 1
Procurement Specialist 1
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in utilizing your procurement and analytical skills to make a positive impact across Pennsylvania If so consider joining the Department of Human Services as a Procurement Specialist 1. This position gives you the opportunity to plan develop and coordinatethe analysis and application of grant contracts and grant documents. This role involves working with multimillion dollar amounts and serving thousands of individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Apply today to start a rewarding public service career!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Procurement Specialist 1 you will be responsible for interpreting and applying procurement policies to proposed contract documents to determine appropriateness and make amendments as needed for processing. Work also involves reviewing procurement documents and actions for adherence to rules policies and procedures. This position requires a strong working knowledge of procurement methods and procedures as well as technical writing and contract principles. It is imperative to have the ability to apply critical thinking skills to identify and resolve problems in addition to interpreting and applying regulations policies and procedures.
If you excel at analyzing information communicating effectively and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships this is the perfect opportunity for you!Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 4 days per week upon successful completion of training. You will be required to report inoffice Tuesday and Thursday to complete training. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience performing technical purchasing or contract management work; and a bachelors degree in business supply chain logistics project or operations management or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
