PURCHASING SPECIALIST I AND II

Purchasing Specialist Recruitment Number 25-0449. The current vacancies are with the Department of Accounting & General Services, State Procurement Office. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 40 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Level I - $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D) Level II - $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step D) Duties Summary Purchasing Specialists work in the State's central purchasing agency in the Department of Accounting and General Services the duties of which involve performing and/or supervising and managing the purchasing of a wide variety of goods and services for the departments throughout the State; technical resource and administration of the purchasing of a wide variety of goods and services utilizing all methods of procurement, for the departments throughout the State, requiring the development of detailed, technical specifications. The program purchases goods and services for individual agencies, on request, and prepares contracts for common use commodities and establishes price/vendor lists for these items for use by all agencies. The Purchasing Specialist I receives orientation and training in the principles, statutes, techniques, work processes and procedures related to government purchasing and specifications development work; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Purchasing Specialist II is an advanced trainee that performs routine purchasing and specifications development work; and performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Education: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university. Note: Applicants who will graduate with a bachelor's degree within three months, and will meet the minimum qualification requirements upon their graduation will be accepted for examination. If selected for an appointment, you will be required to submit your official transcript or diploma confirming your graduation. Specialized Experience: For Level II only, six months of progressively responsible work experience in purchasing which: Involved working with users, vendors, contractors and service providers in identifying, clarifying and specifying requirements of products or scope of work for services to be performed; Included drafting specifications for various methods of procurement and/or updating such specifications to ensure their currency and applicability; Demonstrated an understanding and use of common purchasing resources. Such experience must also have demonstrated knowledge and application of the various methods of procurement processes, and the ability to respond to inquiries regarding the competitive procurement process. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader). Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. 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