Purchasing Technician Ii - Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0214

This position is with the Department of Human Services. Salary $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I). The immediate vacancy may be closed at any time. The last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

The Purchasing Technician II performs or supervises purchasing for an agency or facility, providing technical support in purchasing. Responsibilities include using a substantive knowledge of purchasing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and a practical knowledge of common business methods, terms, and practices. At higher levels, may carry out formal purchasing for routine items.

• Purchase a wide variety of goods, equipment, supplies, and materials independently.
• Prepare written requests for quotations or specifications for routine formally advertised purchases.
• Supervise and participate in purchasing work as described at the next lower level.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Legal Authorization to Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Experience Requirement

Work experience demonstrating the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions; perform basic arithmetic computations, including percentages; or high‑school graduation or equivalent.

General Experience (Two Years)

• A. Experience demonstrating a good working knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements; e.g., account clerical or pre‑audit work involving examination of documents supporting governmental purchases for validity and accuracy.
• B. Experience preparing and submitting requisitions for purchasing that involved gathering product information, obtaining prices or quotations, writing the requisition, and demonstrating understanding of purchasing policies and procedures.

Specialized Experience

One year of responsible work experience in purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, or services; familiarity with buying and selling terms, discounts, delivery scheduling, packing practices, commercial sources of supply, and comparative prices; ability to use purchasing reference materials and work effectively with requestors and vendors.

Supervisory Aptitude

Demonstration of supervisory aptitude through assignments involving supervisory functions, team leadership, supervision training, or favorable appraisals indicating supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.