Procurement Specialist 2 (090309)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Administrative Services (DAS) is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist 2 in our Procurement Section. This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit as a range 16. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. This position requires full-time on-site work at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to facilitate collaboration with various divisions supported by DAS' Procurement Section. Remote work may be permitted up to two days a week, subject to the hiring manager’s approval, and/or successful completion of probation. As DMVA's new Procurement Specialist 2, you will assist in the support procurement activities for department; and you will be collaborating closely with the Procurement Specialist 3. As the Procurement Specialist 2, your key responsibilities will include procuring various goods and services, developing and assisting in specifications and scope of work, establishing evaluation criteria, and overseeing evaluation committees. In this role, you will also be involved managing both small and large procurements in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and assisting the department property officer with the management of state and federal accountable property when necessary. If you have not worked for the State of Alaska, your comparable experience in purchasing, contracts, administrative support, finance, logistics, property control, vendor coordination, project support, or work in a regulated environment may also be relevant to our team! Job knowledge sharing is essential for our team to effectively meet state and federal obligations while delivering impactful services to support Alaska's military and veteran population. The role of the Procurement Specialist 2 is vital in maintaining this level of excellence, ensuring that resources are efficiently procured to uphold our mission at DMVA, which focuses on disaster recovery, veteran support, youth education, and the development of ethically responsible leaders.

Requirements

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.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration; procedures for routine and non-routine purchases; practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess.
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.
Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
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 professional services.
Must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access.
Must be able to maintain the clearance throughout employment.
Must have a valid Alaska Driver License if using a private vehicle.
Must have proof of vehicle insurance if using a private vehicle.
Must have a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration if using a private vehicle.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) in some cases.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

Responsibilities

Procuring various goods and services
Developing and assisting in specifications and scope of work
Establishing evaluation criteria
Overseeing evaluation committees
Managing both small and large procurements in compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Assisting the department property officer with the management of state and federal accountable property when necessary