General Services Specialist - KC District

State-of-Missour; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation in Lee's Summit, MO seeks a General Services Specialist to perform routine entry-level activities across facilities management, fleet management, procurement, and related programs under supervision. CAREER-LADDER opportunities are available for advancement without competitive interviews.

The role supports contracting, asset management, regulatory compliance, and budget processes; occasional statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Four years of experience in fleet management, facilities management, procurement, accounting, auditing, business analysis or review.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for and monitors business activities, conducts economical analysis, and evaluates process efficiency.
• Tracks and reports the status and progress of the strategic business plan; coordinates budget transfers, revisions, or adjustments with resource management; trains, coaches, and assists organizational units in the budget process at the district/division/office level.
• Provides support in contracting and bidding processes, which may include specification development, bid requests, bid openings, bonding, change orders, pay requests, purchases, and the acquisition, disposal, or leasing of property (real estate).
• Provides support for and monitors federal, state, and local regulations and commission decisions, contracts, and agreements to determine impact on procedures and record keeping practices; and advises and assists Central Office and district operations in identifying acceptable business practices.
• Provides support in identifying.
• Manage fixed assets within the department’s asset management system to support the agency’s fleet operations; perform data entry, updates, transfers, disposals, and audits to ensure accuracy and completeness of asset records.
• Complete and process intake documentation for newly acquired assets.
• Administer the surplus process for fixed assets; track asset disposition, ensure proper documentation, and maintain compliance with department policies.
• Process and track property damage claims involving fleet and equipment assets in coordination with risk management, legal, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fleet management

Facilities management

Procurement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration, Facilities Management, Public Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: General Services - 600 NE Colbern Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Why you’ll love this position:

The general services specialist performs routine entry-level activities in the areas of facilities management, fleet management, procurement, and other general services programs and policies. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDERpositions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you’ll do:

• Provides support for and monitors business activities, conducts economical analysis, and evaluates process efficiency.
• Tracks and reports the status and progress of the strategic business plan; coordinates budget transfers, revisions, or adjustments with resource management; trains, coaches, and assists organizational units in the budget process at the district/division/office level.
• Provides support in contracting and bidding processes, which may include specification development, bid requests, bid openings, bonding, change orders, pay requests, purchases, and the acquisition, disposal, or leasing of property (real estate).
• Provides support for and monitors federal, state, and local regulations and commission decisions, contracts, and agreements to determine impact on procedures and record keeping practices; and advises and assists Central Office and district operations in identifying acceptable business practices.
• Provides support in identifying.
• Manage fixed assets within the department’s asset management system to support the agency’s fleet operations; perform data entry, updates, transfers, disposals, and audits to ensure accuracy and completeness of asset records.
• Complete and process intake documentation for newly acquired assets.
• Administer the surplus process for fixed assets; track asset disposition, ensure proper documentation, and maintain compliance with department policies.
• Process and track property damage claims involving fleet and equipment assets in coordination with risk management, legal, and external stakeholders.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration, Facilities Management, Public Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in fleet management, facilities management, procurement, accounting, auditing, business analysis or review.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work requires occasional, statewide, overnight, travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

• defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

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At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HEREto view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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