State of Alaska
Procurement Specialist
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Salary:
$32.06 Hourly
Location :
Juneau, AK
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
47230
Department:
Governor's Office
Division:
Administrative Services
Opening Date:
11/07/2024
Closing Date:
11/30/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit:
Exempt
Range:
16
Job Description
The Office of the Governor, Division of Administrative Services, is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team!
What you will be doing:
This position has wide and varying duties so you will never be bored. This position assists the lead Procurement staff with the management and oversite of various procurements and other customer service functions for the department. This position prepares, processes, and administers purchase orders, delivery orders, telephone service requests, building maintenance requests, contract extensions, encumbering contractual obligations, obtaining quotes, and notices of award. Other duties may include reviewing and assisting with office relocations and assisting with construction oversite during renovation projects.
The benefits of joining our team:
Our offers a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere dedicated to providing the best customer and professional services to the state of Alaska, department staff, and to the public. This position offers Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), the Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), health insurance, eleven paid holidays annually, and accrued paid leave.
The working environment you can expect:This position is located in the Court Plaza Building in beautiful downtown Juneau where you'll have access to many restaurants and trails you can walk on your lunch break. You can look forward to an energetic work environment and offsite activities to complete various tasks away from the office.
We are looking for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Excellent customer service skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Flexibility and adaptability.Excellent tracking and follow up skills.Can work independently to meet strict deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others.Ability to maintain confidential information.Knowledge of the state procurement code, procurement regulations, state purchasing policy and procedures.Knowledge of the state's Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) is desired.Minimum Qualifications
One-year of professional procurement experience including developing specifications, soliciting price quotes, issuing contracts, and working with end users and suppliers.
and
Alaska Driver's License.
Substitutions: A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply management, or another related field may substitute for professional work experience.Additional Required Information
A cover letter is required for this position. Applicants should address the following areas:
Describe your experience working with program experts to develop specifications and award criteria for procurements.Describe your procurement experience using IRIS.Describe your experience in reading, interpreting, explaining and applying the Alaska state procurement statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Describe your ability to apply these principals to complex and diverse purchasing requests.Describe your experience conducting formal and/or informal procurements. Include experience soliciting price quotes, preparing negotiated abstracts, negotiating price, issuing awards, administrating contracts, issuing amendments, preparing change orders, maintaining procurement files, and responding to protests.Describe your experience prioritizing and completing multiple assignments within the required timeframe.Describe your ability to adapt to a constantly changing and political sensitive work environment, while maintaining a positive relationship with team members.Describe your ability and willingness make emergency purchases.All offers of employment at the Office of the Governor are contingent upon the results of a background check.
EEO STATEMENT
The Office of the Governor 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 (907) 465-3897 in Juneau or the TDD for the hearing impaired at (800) 770-8973. The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
Danielle HenricksenHR ManagerOffice of Governor Mike Dunleavy
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical
benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year
$32.06 Hourly
Location :
Juneau, AK
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
47230
Department:
Governor's Office
Division:
Administrative Services
Opening Date:
11/07/2024
Closing Date:
11/30/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit:
Exempt
Range:
16
Job Description
The Office of the Governor, Division of Administrative Services, is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team!
What you will be doing:
This position has wide and varying duties so you will never be bored. This position assists the lead Procurement staff with the management and oversite of various procurements and other customer service functions for the department. This position prepares, processes, and administers purchase orders, delivery orders, telephone service requests, building maintenance requests, contract extensions, encumbering contractual obligations, obtaining quotes, and notices of award. Other duties may include reviewing and assisting with office relocations and assisting with construction oversite during renovation projects.
The benefits of joining our team:
Our offers a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere dedicated to providing the best customer and professional services to the state of Alaska, department staff, and to the public. This position offers Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), the Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), health insurance, eleven paid holidays annually, and accrued paid leave.
The working environment you can expect:This position is located in the Court Plaza Building in beautiful downtown Juneau where you'll have access to many restaurants and trails you can walk on your lunch break. You can look forward to an energetic work environment and offsite activities to complete various tasks away from the office.
We are looking for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Excellent customer service skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Flexibility and adaptability.Excellent tracking and follow up skills.Can work independently to meet strict deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others.Ability to maintain confidential information.Knowledge of the state procurement code, procurement regulations, state purchasing policy and procedures.Knowledge of the state's Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) is desired.Minimum Qualifications
One-year of professional procurement experience including developing specifications, soliciting price quotes, issuing contracts, and working with end users and suppliers.
and
Alaska Driver's License.
Substitutions: A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply management, or another related field may substitute for professional work experience.Additional Required Information
A cover letter is required for this position. Applicants should address the following areas:
Describe your experience working with program experts to develop specifications and award criteria for procurements.Describe your procurement experience using IRIS.Describe your experience in reading, interpreting, explaining and applying the Alaska state procurement statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Describe your ability to apply these principals to complex and diverse purchasing requests.Describe your experience conducting formal and/or informal procurements. Include experience soliciting price quotes, preparing negotiated abstracts, negotiating price, issuing awards, administrating contracts, issuing amendments, preparing change orders, maintaining procurement files, and responding to protests.Describe your experience prioritizing and completing multiple assignments within the required timeframe.Describe your ability to adapt to a constantly changing and political sensitive work environment, while maintaining a positive relationship with team members.Describe your ability and willingness make emergency purchases.All offers of employment at the Office of the Governor are contingent upon the results of a background check.
EEO STATEMENT
The Office of the Governor 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 (907) 465-3897 in Juneau or the TDD for the hearing impaired at (800) 770-8973. The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
Danielle HenricksenHR ManagerOffice of Governor Mike Dunleavy
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical
benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year