Procurement Specialist II

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 45926 - 80369

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Procurement Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The procurement specialist II performs purchasing responsibilities for a major group of commodities within a large State Agency. Primary assignment will be procurement agent for several specialty and/or technical items especially in specification development and vendor identification along with a wide variety of more standard commodities. This position will review authorized requisitions; make determination of appropriate acquisition procedure (order against existing State Contract quote bid forward to State Purchase and Contract based on nature of requisition item(s) and dollar amounts as authorized by State Law; preparations of purchase orders; declared state of emergencies and adverse weather conditions. This position requires the employee to be punctual and to have good attendance to effectively perform the required duties.

Employee hired into this position will be required to take the North Carolina Contract Manager (NCCM) training with passing test within one year of hire date.

Note to Current State Employees

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $45926 - $80369

Position is an Anticipated Vacancy

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

-A thorough knowledge and understanding of large-scale purchasing methods and procedures is essential.
-General knowledge of various grades and qualities of materials and commodities being purchased.
-Ability to apply and interpret established rules and regulations maintain records of some complexity and to prepare reports on tabulations from these records.
-Establish and maintain effective working relations with Departmental personnel and manufacturers representatives

Management Preference

Strong working knowledge of E-Procurement and Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) please visit us at our website.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at
  Credit Verification
  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
  Veterans and National Guard Preference
  - Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  - Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  - Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
  ADA Accommodations
  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
  Minimum Education and Experience
  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
  Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience
  OR
  Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  EEO Statement
  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
  Recruiter:
  Lisa Warren Byrd
  Email:

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AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - AdministrationJob Classification TitleProcurement Specialist II (NS)Position NumberGradeNC12About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives a...