PURCHASING TECHNICIAN I - OAHU

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Read, comprehend and apply written directions.
• Perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Request information from others and explain procedural requirements orally and in writing.
• Prepare and submit requisitions for purchasing.
• Gather information regarding the desired product and alternatives.
• Obtain information regarding prices and/or obtain quotations.
• Write up the requisition for submittal for purchasing.
• Ensure proper procedures were followed.
• Examine documents supporting governmental purchases for validity and accuracy.
• Prepare or review and approve vouchers authorizing payments.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: Must be a 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 demonstrating the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, and perform basic arithmetic computations.
• General Experience: Two (2) years of responsible work experience involving information-gathering and writing as described under General Experience, above.
• Relevant Substitutions: May be applied for experience which demonstrates the possession and application of a good working knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of responsible work experience.
• Experience in governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements.

Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions.
• Basic arithmetic computations.
• Information-gathering and writing skills.
• Knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation Leave: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Pay

$3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11 Step C to I).

Schedule

Not specified.