What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY SPECIALIST IV - OAHU position at State of Hawai'i?
Recruitment Number 24-0221
The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division in Downtown.
Salary: $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This 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.The Procurement and Supply Specialist series includes professional positions responsible for assuring the adequate provisioning of supplies, equipment, material and services to a State department or large agency with extensive purchasing activity and supply needs which substantially transcend normal office supplies and other standard State purchases. The work involves the responsibility for purchasing and, typically, for other functions such as storage, distribution and inventory management. Knowledge of State laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices in purchasing and, usually, in one or more other specialties in the provisioning of supplies, equipment and services to major departments or agencies are required as well as significant independent judgment and analytical ability in the conduct of work.
Level IV: The Procurement and Supply Specialist IV plans, organizes and conducts activities to assure the adequate provisioning of a department or large agency where the work is so voluminous as to require professional assistance; or develops policies and procedures on purchasing and related activities for a major department and monitors their implementation on a department-wide basis; and performs other related duties as assigned.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Specialized Experience:
Level IV Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of: progressively responsible work experience in purchasing which involved working with users and vendors to identify, clarify and specify requirements for products, materials, equipment or services in order to:
A.Develop specifications for formal bids and/or update existing specifications to ensure their currency and applicability. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of documentation requirements for formal purchases (e.g., standard bonding requirements, severability, special provisions, etc.), an understanding and use of common purchasing resources (e.g., manufacturers' catalogs, buyers' guides, etc.) and purchasing methods and practices; or
B.Conduct research and studies on products, etc., such as life cycle or in-use cost studies; testing, evaluating and reporting on alternative products, and/or comparable studies in order to make purchasing recommendations to management. This experience must have involved identifying and gathering pertinent data, analyzing and evaluating data gathered, considering alternatives and their implications and recommending alternatives for action.
The Procurement and Supply Specialist IV must have had at least six (6) months of experience in each of the areas specified in A OR B above, AND at least one (1) year of experience in dealing with purchases of a moderately complex and complex nature:
Moderately complex are (a) purchases for which there are indirect precedents such as in the purchase of security services for an agency which never had security services before. In this example, precedents in the form of security contracts for a number of other agencies are available to provide the specialist with a general approach to the assignment, characteristics of the purchase to look for, etc.; or (b) any purchase which is new or unique which does not meet the requirements for Complex Purchases.
Complex Purchases require substantial judgment to determine essential descriptive and other criteria, and to differentiate between users' needs and preferences.
In addition, applicants must possess experience which demonstrated the following:
A. Knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques;
B. Ability to interview users, vendors and others regarding user requirements;
C. Ability to conduct pertinent research regarding unique user requirements and characteristics of desired products, equipment, materials, etc.;
D. Ability to assess user needs and circumstances including operational requirements, policies, agency procedures and related requirements and conduct analyses to identify and recommend specific products most appropriate for the agency/organization's needs;
E. Ability to evaluate unique user situations and concerns, analyze and evaluate documentation, justifications, terms and conditions of purchases and develop or review and assure the development of technical specifications which clearly and appropriately describe the desired product, material, equipment or service;
F. Ability to assess unique user situations to foresee problems which may arise in the execution, administration or termination of the purchasing agreement, and the ability to recommend/develop terms and conditions and other special requirements accordingly; and
G. Familiarity with concerns collateral to purchasing in assuring the provisioning of an assigned organization or agency including storage and distribution concerns and inventory maintenance.
Applicants for the Procurement & Supply Specialist IV must have had one (1) year of experience comparable in nature and scope to the class Procurement & Supply Specialist III.
Supervisory Aptitude: Aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties demonstrated through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision; e.g. by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Lift/Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.
In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
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.
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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division in Downtown.
Salary: $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
This 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.The Procurement and Supply Specialist series includes professional positions responsible for assuring the adequate provisioning of supplies, equipment, material and services to a State department or large agency with extensive purchasing activity and supply needs which substantially transcend normal office supplies and other standard State purchases. The work involves the responsibility for purchasing and, typically, for other functions such as storage, distribution and inventory management. Knowledge of State laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices in purchasing and, usually, in one or more other specialties in the provisioning of supplies, equipment and services to major departments or agencies are required as well as significant independent judgment and analytical ability in the conduct of work.
Level IV: The Procurement and Supply Specialist IV plans, organizes and conducts activities to assure the adequate provisioning of a department or large agency where the work is so voluminous as to require professional assistance; or develops policies and procedures on purchasing and related activities for a major department and monitors their implementation on a department-wide basis; and performs other related duties as assigned.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Specialized Experience:
Level IV Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of: progressively responsible work experience in purchasing which involved working with users and vendors to identify, clarify and specify requirements for products, materials, equipment or services in order to:
A.Develop specifications for formal bids and/or update existing specifications to ensure their currency and applicability. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of documentation requirements for formal purchases (e.g., standard bonding requirements, severability, special provisions, etc.), an understanding and use of common purchasing resources (e.g., manufacturers' catalogs, buyers' guides, etc.) and purchasing methods and practices; or
B.Conduct research and studies on products, etc., such as life cycle or in-use cost studies; testing, evaluating and reporting on alternative products, and/or comparable studies in order to make purchasing recommendations to management. This experience must have involved identifying and gathering pertinent data, analyzing and evaluating data gathered, considering alternatives and their implications and recommending alternatives for action.
The Procurement and Supply Specialist IV must have had at least six (6) months of experience in each of the areas specified in A OR B above, AND at least one (1) year of experience in dealing with purchases of a moderately complex and complex nature:
Moderately complex are (a) purchases for which there are indirect precedents such as in the purchase of security services for an agency which never had security services before. In this example, precedents in the form of security contracts for a number of other agencies are available to provide the specialist with a general approach to the assignment, characteristics of the purchase to look for, etc.; or (b) any purchase which is new or unique which does not meet the requirements for Complex Purchases.
Complex Purchases require substantial judgment to determine essential descriptive and other criteria, and to differentiate between users' needs and preferences.
In addition, applicants must possess experience which demonstrated the following:
A. Knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques;
B. Ability to interview users, vendors and others regarding user requirements;
C. Ability to conduct pertinent research regarding unique user requirements and characteristics of desired products, equipment, materials, etc.;
D. Ability to assess user needs and circumstances including operational requirements, policies, agency procedures and related requirements and conduct analyses to identify and recommend specific products most appropriate for the agency/organization's needs;
E. Ability to evaluate unique user situations and concerns, analyze and evaluate documentation, justifications, terms and conditions of purchases and develop or review and assure the development of technical specifications which clearly and appropriately describe the desired product, material, equipment or service;
F. Ability to assess unique user situations to foresee problems which may arise in the execution, administration or termination of the purchasing agreement, and the ability to recommend/develop terms and conditions and other special requirements accordingly; and
G. Familiarity with concerns collateral to purchasing in assuring the provisioning of an assigned organization or agency including storage and distribution concerns and inventory maintenance.
Applicants for the Procurement & Supply Specialist IV must have had one (1) year of experience comparable in nature and scope to the class Procurement & Supply Specialist III.
Supervisory Aptitude: Aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties demonstrated through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision; e.g. by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Lift/Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.
In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
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.
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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary : $5,258 - $7,485
