Procurement Specialist 1/2 Juneau (PCN 060025)

Posting number: 54592

Department: Family & Community Services

Division: Finance & Management Services

Job classification: Procurement Specialist 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Miscellaneous, Purchasing, Customer Service

Summary

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the 

Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Family & Community Services is recruiting for a Procurement 

Specialist 1/2 in Juneau! 

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

This position primarily orders equipment and services from standing State contracts. It also serves as the Department property officer, coordinating property inventory and managing the department’s many fleet vehicles. Attention to detail is crucial, as duties require entering transactions into the State’s integrated accounting within IRIS.
 

While experience with IRIS is an advantage, it isn’t a requirement. Training on both IRIS and procurement will be provided.  
 

Formal training, mentoring, self-study, and on-the-job experience will bring you to full proficiency in all areas of procurement.

Mission and Values/Culture:
The mission of the Department of Family and Community Services is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. This role is critical as the procurements that this team will be administering directly support the department's mission. Our team prides itself on its quality, cohesiveness, flexibility, and commitment to the mission of our department. We expect and hold each other to a high level of professionalism, including individualized skills development for each team member. We strive to encourage each other, challenge each other, share knowledge and perspective, cross train, and diversify our skillsets. As a team we developed our core values, which include customer service, consistency/accuracy, and teamwork; all of which contribute to the success of our department.
 
 Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Our procurement team is committed to continuous improvement, adopting industry best practices, and supporting employees in developing career paths best suited for their professional interests. This position offers a collaborative and appreciative work environment that welcomes both individuals who prefer to become long-term experts in their role and those who aspire to advance their careers.

The State of Alaska’s Procurement Specialist series has a well-defined career path starting from Procurement Specialist 1 through Procurement Specialist 5. Experience in procurement is also a key prerequisite for the Contracting Officer job series and can be applied toward qualifying for the Administrative Officer job class.
 
This position offers paid leave accrual, paid holiday leave, health, vison, and dental plan, and participation in the State of Alaska’s SBS retirement program. For an overview of all the plans offered by the Division of Retirement and Benefits see https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Our offices are located on the fifth floor of the Court Plaza Building on Main Street in downtown Juneau, offering exceptional mountain and waterfront views. The building is conveniently situated within a short walking distance of numerous restaurants, shops, and public transportation options.

 Who We Are Looking For:
 We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods