Purchasing Specialist

Salary : $37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 24-15337 DPH 60041305

Department : Dept of Health and Human Services

Division : Public Health

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Administrative Specialist I

Position Number : 60041305

Salary Grade : NC08

Recruitment Range : $36,682 - $39,504

Description of Work

• REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $37,782 - $66,120.

The Operations Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) is currently accepting applications for a Purchasing Specialist. The Operations Unit provides logistical, and facility support of the NC SLPH as well as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). This position obtains and compares pricing and quotes through NC e-Procurement, NC State Term Contracts, and confirms purchasing consistent with NC guidelines and policies.

In addition, this position maintains organized electronic files of all purchases including those items that require documentation for appropriate tagging and inventory. This position will research availability, obtain pricing / quotes, and delivery schedule for the procurement of goods and services for the NC State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH). Provides information to the staff; contract / business owners in the development of purchase requisitions. Responsible for the review and processing of purchase requisitions for accuracy of information and ensuring procurement is processed by or through the correct means. Research Statewide Term Contracts, Agency Term Contracts, and obtain quotes.

This position also provides technical assistance to SLPH staff with regards to purchasing. The person in this position must maintain a working knowledge of current laws, policies and procedures related to NC State procurement processes and procedures. This person must also have the ability to communicate the appropriate policies and procedures orally and in writing to system office staff, contractors, and vendors; the ability to analyze problems and make decisions based on the law and current policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Administrative Officer II.

This position is an on-site position with two (2) days of teleworking.

About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) :

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.

About the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) :

The State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between!

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Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health :

Compensation and Benefits : The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following :

Management Preferences :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following :

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS :

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE : Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. ( NOTE : AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

The recruitment range for this position is $36,682 - $39,504. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $36,682 - $39,504?

Do you have knowledge of principles and practices of public procurement / purchasing process? (You must show all related experience in the job duties of your application to receive credit)

I regularly use Microsoft Word to do the following activities : CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (You must show all related experience in the job duties of your application to receive credit)

I regularly use Microsoft Excel to do the following activities : CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (You must show all related experience in the job duties of your application to receive credit)

DHHS 20 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

DHHS 21 : CORRECT ONEPlease give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)

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Salary : $36,682 - $39,504