Procurement Assistant

Taġiuġmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Taġiuġmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority in Alaska is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support the Procurement & Logistics team. Under the supervision of the Procurement Officer, you will move materials, assist with procurement, storage, and inventory control, and handle shipping and receiving for projects and repairs.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a GED or high school diploma, basic math, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math skills are necessary for inventory and procurement.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Valid Driver's License required by TNHA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse inventory to ensure sufficient materials for maintenance and construction.
• Conduct inventories and report discrepancies.
• Record outgoing and incoming materials accurately.
• Prepare items for transport and coordinate with sites for delivery.
• Receive supplies from dock or airport and move them safely.

Skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC software applications

Job description

*** THERE IS A SEVERE HOUSING SHORTAGE ON THE NORTH SLOPE. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN UTQIAGVIK (BARROW) OR INDICATE THEY HAVE NO LOCAL HOUSING SECURED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ***

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Division: Procurement & Logistics

Reports To: Procurement Officer

Supervises: Non-Supervisory

Classification: Regular

Safety Sensitive: Yes

FLSA/AWHA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Occupational Code: 47-1011

Salary: Starting at $27.00/hr (depending on experience)

Job Summary:

Under the immediate supervision of the Procurement Officer, performs semi-skilled work in operating a variety of general hauling equipment for the moving of construction and maintenance materials, small equipment, and supplies. Monitors the flow of materials, components, tooling, and paperwork to conform to all schedules. Assists the Procurement team with procurement, storage, and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and distribution of materials for projects and repair work to meet TNHA's objectives and repair requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Procurement Team in maintaining warehouse inventory levels to ensure sufficient materials and supplies are used in maintenance and construction operations.
• Assists Procurement in conducting annual and other inventories of materials, supplies, and equipment and reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintains accurate accountability of outgoing and incoming materials.
• Prepares items delivered to the warehouse for transport to fill specific orders or to specific sites.
• Receives supplies and materials from the dock or airport.
• Gathers materials for jobs, loads and unloads trucks, sorts materials, and maintains inventory documentation.
• Using moving equipment, such as a forklift, to ensure that materials are moved and stored in their proper locations.
• Assembles issues, receives, stocks, and retires materials for maintenance and force account crews for jobs based on the. Properly records returns and retirements.
• Assists Procurement Team with the procurement of materials and supplies, as needed.
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Participates in training programs for job knowledge and technical skills.
• Reports to the supervisor any hazardous conditions or needed maintenance of equipment.
• Operates TNHA machinery and equipment, as needed.
• Observes TNHA safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained through professional and client interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required:

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) recipient.
• Ability to use basic math skills for inventory and procurement purposes.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Driver's License that meets TNHA insurance criteria.

Preferred:

• Alaskan Native/American Indian (member of federally recognized tribe).
• One (1) year experience of storage and warehousing.
• Two (2) years of work experience with a PC using common software applications.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification.
• Ability to speak and/or understand conversational Inupiaq.

Physical Demands:

This role frequently involves working outside in cold weather and requires regular physical activity, including heavy lifting. It also involves frequent movement, such as walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and climbing. Visual acuity for reaching and operating equipment is required. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires alertness and adherence to safety protocols at all times.

Work Environment:

The work environment is both indoor and outdoor, often in cold weather conditions. It may involve working around heavy machinery and in areas with varying noise levels.

A full list of physical demands and work environment details can be provided upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or membership status in any class protected by law.