Purchasing Technician Ii - Oahu

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0214. The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Human Services. Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I).

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This class includes positions whose major responsibilities are in performing or supervising the purchasing for an agency or facility through informal means and who also provide technical support in purchasing. The work requires the application of a substantive knowledge of purchasing laws, regulations, policies and procedures and a practical knowledge of common business methods, terms and practices. Certain positions at higher level may carry out formal purchasing for routine items.

Purchasing Technician II:
Purchases a wide variety of goods, equipment, supplies, materials, etc., for an organization independently where the nature of purchases made requires substantial use of written requests for quotations or the preparation of specifications for routine formally advertised purchases; and/or supervises and participates in purchasing work as described at the next lower level; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

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 which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, and perform basic arithmetic computations, including percentages. This experience may be met from part‑time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis, but not necessarily on a full‑time normal work basis. This requirement may also be met by graduation from high school, or equivalent.

General

Experience:

Two (2) years of responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to request information from others and to explain procedural requirements orally and in writing and which demonstrated knowledge/experience as described under A or B below or a combination of both:

• A. Experience which demonstrated the possession and application of a good working knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements. Examples of qualifying experience include account clerical or pre-audit work which involved the examination of documents supporting governmental purchases (e.g., authorizations for purchases, requisitions, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, statewide central purchasing lists, etc.) for validity and accuracy and to ensure that proper procedures were followed and the preparation or review and approval of vouchers authorizing payments.
• B. Experience preparing and submitting requisitions for purchasing where the work involved all aspects of the following: (1) gathering information regarding the desired product and alternatives by gathering brochures and discussing requirements with requestors and vendors, (2) obtaining information regarding prices and/or obtaining quotations, (3) writing up the requisition for submittal for purchasing, and (4) which demonstrated an understanding of purchasing policies, procedures and requirements.

Specialized

Experience:

Purchasing Technician II:
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