PURCHASING TECHNICIAN II - OAHU

About the role

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Human Services. The salary range is $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a wide variety of goods, equipment, supplies, materials, etc., for an organization independently where the nature of purchases made requires substantial use of written requests for quotations or the preparation of specifications for routine formally advertised purchases;
• Supervises and participates in purchasing work as described at the next lower level;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: 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 Requirement: 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:
• A: Possession and application of a good working knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements.
• B: Preparation and submission of 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.
• Specialized Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of responsible work experience in the purchasing of supplies, materials and equipment and/or services which demonstrated a knowledge of the methods and procedures of purchasing and which provided familiarity with regular business and trade practices in buying and selling such as selling terms and conditions, discounts, delivery scheduling and packing and packaging practices, various commercial sources of supply and comparative prices for a variety of goods and/or services.
• Supervisory Aptitude: For some Purchasing Technician II positions, applicants must possess Supervisory Aptitude which is the demonstration of an aptitude for the performance of supervisory duties.

Qualifications

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

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• 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.
• In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.