What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist - Division of Emergency Management - Kanawha Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Please send your completed application to:
Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE (Download PDF reader)
*** Exempt Position ***
The purpose of the Procurement Specialist is to execute full-performance level purchasing of a variety of goods and services for the Emergency Management Division. Under general supervision, writes, reviews, publishes, evaluates and awards bids for goods and services within an assigned timeframe. Monitors and maintains awarded contract during the term of the contract. Assures the Emergency Management Division and vendor are in compliance with terms and conditions of the contract. Implements and maintains contract tracking system. Under general supervision, implements and writes changes to contract of renewal, price adjustments, or changes to other terms and conditions. Assists with sourcing purchases for the Emergency Management Division through market research and determining best method of procurement. Assists in determining most cost effective and feasible types of goods and services to reduce/or maintain expenses. Coordinates delivery of goods and services for the Emergency Management Division. Prior to publishing, writes specifications for requests for quotations, requests for proposal, expression of interest, direct award, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a broad range of purchasing of commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in the operation of a private industry or governmental unit. Purchasing experience must be for direct use of the industry or governmental unit, not for retail sales.
OR
Substitution: A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for 15 semester hours of education not to exceed two (2) years.
Promotional Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Procurement Associate or the equivalent.
Other Information
Mail applications to: Melanie Thomas
1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, 6th Floor
Charleston, WV 25314
Or email to: melanie.k.thomas@wv.gov
Please include posting number EMD2500012 on application.
Please note: Applications of covered state employees submitted to the Division of Personnel are not forwarded to the Division of Emergency Management.
Salary : $37,536 - $65,020
