Procurement Specialist - Juneau; PCN

Overview

Join the State of Alaska as a Procurement Specialist 3 for the Department of Family & Community Services (DFCS) in Juneau. This role is open only to Alaska residents. As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the department’s purchasing needs, provide customer service, and make procurement recommendations to division staff.

This position will conduct mid‑to‑complex level commodities purchases and formal procurements, alternate/emergency procurements, and intergovernmental agreements in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. It is the sole Procurement Specialist 3 supporting DFCS.

The mission of DFCS is to provide support, safety, and personal well‑being for vulnerable Alaskans. Our team prioritizes quality, cohesion, flexibility, and a commitment to the mission. We encourage professional development, teamwork, and skill diversification.

This fast‑paced, busy environment features flexible work schedules within office hours and a location in downtown Juneau. All solicitation processes are completed by established deadlines to ensure timely procurements.

The DFCS Procurement office is on the fifth floor of the Court Plaza Building, within walking distance of restaurants and grocery stores.

• Teamwork
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  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit.
• Attention to Detail
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  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
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  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities.
• Contracting/Procurement/Property Control
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  Knowledge of various types of contracts, negotiation, administration, and property control practices.
• Compliance
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  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs for compliance with Federal laws.
• Technical Competence
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  Applies knowledge acquired through training or experience to perform job functions and advise others.
• Writing Skills
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  Communicates information in a brief, clear, organized manner; includes technical material suitable for intended audience.
• Preferred educational background in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or related field; experience in property control, purchasing, contract administration, etc.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations may contact 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau (TTY: Alaska Relay 711). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.