Procurement Officer 1

Job Category
:
Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number
: PROCU
002637

• Posted :
  August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Ephrata Headquarters
30 C St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Closing Date to Apply:August 19th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Number of Positions
: 2

Hourly: $34.24 to $54.05

Midpoint: $44.15hourly

Grant PUD posts the full hourly range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, Procurement Officer I performs entry level professional procurement and contract administration activities to support the District’s operational objectives. The position is responsible for soliciting bids and quotations, preparing and issuing purchase orders for stock and non-stock materials, equipment, public works, professional services, general services, and public works in collaboration with warehouse staff, District representatives, and project managers by preparing solicitations, evaluating responses for commercial compliance, and ensuring procurement activities comply with applicable District policies, federal and state procurement requirements.

This role partners with Procurement Officer II and III positions to support procurement lifecycle, including competitive solicitations, contract development and administration for lower risk procurements, contract closeouts, surplus asset disposition, and procurement record management. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to provide timely, cost-effective solutions while promoting transparency and regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• If operating a Grant PUD vehicle is required for business purposes, the employee must comply with the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Request bids and quotations, prepare and issue purchase orders, and support procurement of inventory, non-stock materials, professional services, general services, and public works in collaboration with warehouse staff, District representatives, and project managers by preparing solicitations, evaluating responses for commercial compliance, and ensuring procurement activities comply with applicable District policies, federal and state procurement requirements.
• Perform purchasing, contracting, and administrative support activities to support efficient, compliant, and well-documented procurement and contract administration processes.
• Develop, administer, monitor, and close out low-risk contracts in coordination with project managers, including support for bid openings, site visits, pre-construction meeting materials,…