Transportation Procurement Specialist - Kanawha

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Procurement Specialist 1 will work in the Inventory Section of the Procurement Division. Under general supervision, this position performs professional, full-performance level work procuring for the Department of Transportation and is responsible for purchasing functions, reviewing purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness, contracts, inventory, and records management activities. Work may include the purchasing of goods or services requiring an in-depth knowledge of the area of employment.

May monitor inventory and/or fixed assets. Performs related duties as required.

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Procurement Specialist 1 will work in the Inventory Section of the Procurement Division. Under general supervision, this position performs professional, full-performance level work procuring for the Department of Transportation and is responsible for purchasing functions, reviewing purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness, contracts, inventory, and records management activities. Work may include the purchasing of goods or services requiring an in-depth knowledge of the area of employment.

May monitor inventory and/or fixed assets. Performs related duties as required.

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution 1:
  Four (4) years of technical experience in governmental procurement, inventory management, or financial-related functions may be substituted for the training/education on a year-for-year basis through an established formula.
• Substitution 2: A combination of completed coursework from a regionally accredited college or university and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis through an established formula.

None required.

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Business Operations Assistant Senior or a Transportation Purchasing Associate, with an emphasis in procurement, Inventory, or fixed assets experience.

• Candidate Contact Name:
  Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number:
• Email Address: regina.s.jarrell

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities
- With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year.…