Transportation Procurement Trainee - Kanawha County
About The Position
Under direct supervision, the Transportation Procurement Trainee in this position reports to the Procurement Division in Kanawha County. The selected applicant works in a training capacity to learn to perform technical and clerical work relative to governmental purchasing, and review and/or monitoring of procurement-related activities. Employees will learn basic West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) procurement policies and procedures. Work requires acute attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines. Performs related duties as required. Pay Grade 8
Requirements
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- No prior experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic and/or bookkeeping
- Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures
- Knowledge of basic clerical procedures
- Ability to work with numbers and perform a close, detailed review of merchandise and documents
- Ability to type accurately
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
- Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
- Checks purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and clarity; corrects any ambiguities in purchase orders and adds needed information
- Types and/or composes purchase orders, correspondence, memoranda, and reports
- Performs clerical functions to assist other Procurement staff with bids, awards, and other duties as needed
- Assists with maintaining tracking databases and updating the contracts web page
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
