Purchasing Specialist

Summary or Brief Description of Work: 

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.  The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 700 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for an Administrative Specialist II in our Law Enforcement Division.The Administrative Specialist II will provide a dual-purpose role in the Law Enforcement Division.  The Purchasing component of this position is to ensure procurement of all materials, supplies, and equipment for the day-to-day operations of Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers as required by NC Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for Basic Law Enforcement Training and In-Service Training.  The position will work closely with the Law Enforcement Division Budget Manager to assist in monitoring all division purchases to ensure purchasing guidelines are followed by division employees and to provide regular budgetary briefings to the Major of Administration and the Colonel.  

The administrative component is to provide administrative assistance to the Law Enforcement Division under the supervision of the Administrative Officer I.  To support the planning and delivery of the Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers Basic Training School and provide support to the 224 Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.  

• Thorough knowledge of services, policies and procedures related to a program or area of specialization. Thorough knowledge of program information systems in order to communicate and process information. 
• Ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of administrative tasks. Ability to explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff. 
• Ability to compile, assimilate and organize both printed and electronic information. Ability to apply knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation and/or analysis of data. 
• Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs. 
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. 
• Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups. 
• Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience; ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.  

Management Preferences:

• Experience in personnel.
•  Experience in budgeting.
• Experience in purchasing.
• Experience in administrative management.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related administrative experience;

or 

equivalent combination of education and experience.

* PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE OSHR JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE *
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NeoGov Online Job Application System located on the Office of State Human Resources “Work for NC” website (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/ ) for the State of North Carolina. 

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627.  

*The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.
 
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below.  All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".  

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form.  Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.  

*Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*
If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.

*State Employee Benefits*
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website... https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits

*Employment Eligibility*
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
 
*For More Information*
 For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.org/

For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.  To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”.  Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office         
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108  

Salary : $39,671 - $69,426