Procurement Specialist 1 (PCN 20-1006)

The Department of Corrections, Division of Administration and Support, is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist 1, located in Anchorage, Alaska.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

What you will be doing :

This position is an entry-level procurement position which, under supervision, performs informal and formal procurement activities for professional services, non-professional services, and commodities to support the Department of Corrections.

This position determines appropriate procurement methods, conducts solicitations, negotiates contract terms and conditions, evaluates, and awards a variety of contracts.

Our organization, mission, and culture :

The Division of Administrative Services provides essential administrative support to the operations of the Department in support of its mission to provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community integration to enhance the safety of our communities.

The benefits of joining our team :

By joining the Procurement Team, you will be an integral member of a dynamic team which embraces the values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and takes pride in doing our part to support the Department's mission.

The working environment you can expect :

Our office is located in the Robert B. Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The work environment is collaborative and customer service-oriented.

Our Procurement Team works as a tight-knit group that values each other's contributions. This position will interface daily with a variety of people, including staff, field offices, other managers, directors, other executives, and vendors.

Who we are looking for :

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this position include :

• Some knowledge of policies and procedures used in large-scale organizations covering purchasing and property control;
• Ability to analyze facts and documents accurately, determine which of a number of requirements or procedures apply, and apply them to the facts and circumstances;
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, policy and procedure guides and manuals, contracts, etc.;
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public, vendors, and managers while maintaining effective working relationships;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely to develop and complete documents, memoranda, and correspondence relating to procurement.

Any combination of education and / or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in :

• Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial);

makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Reading Comprehension : Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables;

applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by :

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and / or experience in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or a related field performing property control, purchasing, contract administration, writing or approving solicitations, explaining contracting requirements, developing or approving product specifications or, developing or approving a scope of work for para-professional and / or professional services.

Special Note :

Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.

It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, online, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Some positions in the series may require an Alaska driver's license.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at the time of interview or you may attach to your application the following :

• Educational transcripts, if using education to meet the minimum qualifications;
• The last three performance evaluations (a letter of reference from a professional reference may substitute for an evaluation);
• Cover Letter

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

FINGERPRINT NOTICE

All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at : P.

O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to [email protected].

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Contact : Benjamin Baker

Benjamin Baker

Procurement Specialist 4

Phone : 907-269-5909

Fax : 907-269-7345

[email protected]

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