Departmental Technician 7-E9

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

About The Position

This position will be assisting with a variety of technical assignments in support of the purchasing and contracts section. The technician creates and maintains data tracking, creation of spreadsheets and purchasing files, is responsible for opening and closing transactions related to purchasing transactions. The primary functions of this position are to assist the purchasing and contracts staff in the completion purchasing functions which include the purchase orders (PO’s), obtaining quotations for the purchase of supplies, equipment, services, materials and repair parts. Audit freight bills and assures delivered items are specified and received. Maintains files, computerized records, and completes spreadsheets and reports as required. Analyzes costs and pricing of orders and transportation of items. Seeks ongoing guidance of procurement issues, processes, policies and procedures, and assisting with analyzing data, purchasing operations, and preparation of correspondence as it relates to procurement activities. Assists in maintaining records as they relate to the DMVA fleet of leased and agency owned vehicles. This position requires knowledge of computer skills which includes (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access, etc.), SIGMA, and a basic knowledge of the proper procurement policies, procedures, and processes for commodity and services acquisitions. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be inclusive and DMVA reserves the right to assign additional duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and SIGMA.
Basic knowledge of proper procurement policies, procedures, and processes for commodity and services acquisitions.
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service (for Departmental Technician 7).
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service (for Departmental Technician 8).
One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service (for Departmental Technician 8).
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service (for Departmental Technician E9).
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service (for Departmental Technician E9).
Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service (for Departmental Technician E9).

Nice To Haves

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement (for Departmental Technician 7).
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement (for Departmental Technician 8).
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement (for Departmental Technician E9).

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of technical assignments in support of the purchasing and contracts section.
Create and maintain data tracking.
Create spreadsheets and purchasing files.
Open and close transactions related to purchasing transactions.
Assist purchasing and contracts staff in completing purchasing functions, including purchase orders (PO’s).
Obtain quotations for the purchase of supplies, equipment, services, materials, and repair parts.
Audit freight bills and assure delivered items are specified and received.
Maintain files and computerized records.
Complete spreadsheets and reports as required.
Analyze costs and pricing of orders and transportation of items.
Seek ongoing guidance on procurement issues, processes, policies, and procedures.
Assist with analyzing data, purchasing operations, and preparation of correspondence related to procurement activities.
Assist in maintaining records related to the DMVA fleet of leased and agency owned vehicles.