Procurement Specialist 2/3

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska’s procurement team seeks a skilled Procurement Specialist 2/3 to handle procurement and contract administration in Anchorage. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, problem solving, and effective written and verbal communication.

Candidates should understand procurement practices and property control within a state agency. Starting salaries are published for Procurement Specialist 2 and 3, and the position requires Alaska residency.

Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: logical, systematic approach to problems/opportunities.
• Computer Skills: use computers, software, databases, automated systems.
• Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: contracting/procurement knowledge, negotiation and administration; routine and non‑routine purchases; property control.

Responsibilities

• Procurement/contract administration responsibilities.
• Support compliance with procurement policies and standards when issuing solicitations.
• Assist in evaluating contracts and maintaining property control records.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Contracting/Procurement

Oral & Written Communication

Reasoning

Education

Post-secondary education or experience

Job description

Procurement Specialist 2/3 (PCN 10-1727) | Workplace Alaska page has loaded.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Key responsibilities of this position: procurement/contract administration.

Mission and Values/Culture:

DNR's mission is to develop, conserve, and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The Procurement Section offers a fast-paced and dynamic working environment. Collaboration, effective communication, and cross-training are core strengths of the procurement team. Procurement team members can expect rewarding work activities critical to supporting the mission of DNR. This position is located in the Robert B. Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Minimum Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.Please ensure your application(through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are only used as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Minimum Qualifications

Procurement Specialist 2 – Starting Salary $2059.50

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration; procedures for routine and non‑routine purchases; practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post‑secondary education and/or experience in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or a related field performing property control, purchasing, contract administration, writing or approving solicitations, explaining contracting requirements, developing or approving product specifications, or developing or approving a scope of work for professional services.

Procurement Specialist 3 – Starting Salary $2365.50

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration; procedures for routine and non‑routine purchases; practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on‑job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post‑secondary education and/or professional level experience in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or a related field performing property control, purchasing, contract administration, writing or approving solicitations, explaining contracting requirements, developing or approving product specifications or, developing or approving a scope of work for professional services.

Flexible Staffing

This position is flexibly staffed. The job offer level will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.