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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Procurement Specialist 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4405860 THE POSITION Are you interested in ensuring procurement administration is performed in an efficient and concise manor, on a competitive basis in accordance with state and federal laws? If so, the Bureau of Management Services would like you to join our team as a Procurement Specialist 2. This position gives you the opportunity to ensure procurement administration is performed in an open, competitive, and equitable basis in accordance with the PA Procurement Code, Management Directives, and other guiding state and federal policies. Make your career aspirations a reality with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will serve as one of four Procurement Specialist 2s for the Department of Education. You will be acting as a direct agency liaison on procurement matters with numerous intra-agency and inter-agency groups such as the Department of General Services, IES, Comptroller Operations, Office of Administration, Office of Information Technology, Office of the Budget, Education Chief Counsel, Bureau of Human Resources, and other program areas. You will act as an agency expert for all technical and procedural aspects of procurement and will be responsible for the review, processing, and approval of a variety of complex commodity procurement, service contractual documents, and numerous accompanying documents for program offices to ensure that all documents conform to Federal and Commonwealth regulations.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office on Tuesday every week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Procurement Specialist 1 (commonwealth title); or One year of professional experience performing contract management work; and a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or co tact us at. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.