Procurement Analyst 1-2-3-Specialist

Procurement Analyst

Mission : To actively create, facilitate and enhance benefits from maritime transportation and economic development for the benefit of its customers, stakeholders, and the citizens of Southwest Louisiana.

About this Position : This candidate will serve as a procurement analyst for the purchasing of products, materials, parts, supplies and services, not regulated by the State Purchasing Office, for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District's (Port of Lake Charles) multi-location facility is and Port Rail, Inc., exercising detailed knowledge of state laws and District policies pertaining to the purchase of equipment and services.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies :

• Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Managing Performance : The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees.
• Managing Resources : The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Adapting to Change : The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Demonstrating Accountability : The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Displaying Professionalism : The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Learning Actively : The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
• Managing Time : The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
• Solving Problems : The ability to discover solutions to problems.

Minimum Qualifications : Three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION : Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification : The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information :

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational

Career Progression : This position participates in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule : Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program.

Insurance Coverage : More information can be found at https : / / info.groupbenefits.org /

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https : / / www.civilservice.louisiana.gov / Parental-Leave / Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) : Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others.