PURCHASING TECHNICIAN I - MAUI

Duties Summary

Independently purchases a wide range of goods, supplies, equipment, services, etc., for an organization using informal purchasing methods; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

• Basic Experience: Work experience which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, and perform basic arithmetic computations, including percentages.

• General Experience: TWO (2) YEARS of responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to request information from others and to explain procedural requirements orally and in writing and which demonstrated knowledge/experience as described under A or B below or a combination of both:

  • Experience which demonstrated the possession and application of a good working knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements.
  • Experience preparing and submitting requisitions for purchasing where the work involved all aspects of the following: (1) gathering information regarding the desired product and alternatives by gathering brochures and discussing requirements with requestors and vendors, (2) obtaining information regarding prices and/or obtaining quotations, (3) writing up the requisition for submittal for purchasing, and (4) which demonstrated an understanding of purchasing policies, procedures and requirements.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License

Some positions require that applicants possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• 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.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

• 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.

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.