Procurement Specialist II - HYRBID

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of North Carolina as a Procurement Specialist II, where you will streamline procurement processes for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Ideal for candidates with a passion for public service, this position offers the opportunity to ensure compliance and drive cost-effective solutions in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid telework eligibility

Employee perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years of procurement experience or equivalent.
• Experience managing budgets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures procurement standards are followed.
• Manages sourcing and centralizes purchasing.
• Trains new employees on procurement processes.

Skills

Financial controls

Budget management

Procurement procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Description of Work

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

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This Position Is Located At

Nature Research Center

121 West Jones Street, 2nd Floor

Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose Of Position

Do you love turning complex purchasing needs into streamlined, cost-effective solutions? Join our team as a Procurement Specialist II and play a vital role in supporting the Division of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance with state and departmental procurement standards, help centralize purchasing efforts, and review requisitions to determine the best acquisition methods. You'll also lead sourcing initiatives, collaborate with State Procurement, and drive process improvements to support fiscal responsibility. If you enjoy balancing policy, precision, and strategic purchasing—while mentoring others and making a statewide impact—this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities Included But Are Not Limited To

• Ensures that procurement and finance standards are followed in the processing of purchase requests and contracts by following DNCR and State of NC regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with sourcing and centralizing purchasing for the Division of Parks and Recreation.
• Reviews, and approves purchase requisitions for the Parks and Recreation Division and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
• Review authorized requisitions, determine appropriate acquisition procedure (quote, bid, forward to State Purchase and Contract or IT Procurement) based on nature of requisitioned item and dollar amounts and coordination of the issuance of purchase orders and coordinate execution of purchase agreements with the Department.
• Contributes to the Department and Division’s established goals for cost reduction and process improvements, leads the execution of the strategic sourcing methodology for requisitions above the formal bid threshold, collaborates with State Procurement and end-users as required/ appropriate.
• Trains new employees on procurement processes, policies and procedures.
• Tracks encumbrances to ensure that the Division is not overcommitted in the current or future fiscal year.
  
  

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule Monday thru Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm.
• Must be able to obtain a Notary Public certification.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Experience implementing financial controls, such as auditing and/or financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets
• Demonstrated experience with procurement and purchasing procedures and/or regulations
  
  

Management Preference

• Experience with North Carolina Finance System for budget reports and the OSC Chart of Accounts
• Experience with DNCR Operating Procedures Manual, Contract procedures and policies
• Experience with E-Procurement
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

two years of procurement experience;

OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.

Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;

Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and

Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.

To explore NC State Parks visit: https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Parks and Recreation

Kenedi Small

121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I UNDERSTAND that DNCR requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes, I understand this requirement.
  
  

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If offered, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $45,926 - $63,147?

• Yes
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If you have graduated from a college or university, please list your major and degree type. If you do not have a degree, please type N/A.

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Where did you learn about this job opportunity?

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Have you been affected by federal funding reductions or by Hurricane Helene, and, if so, which of these?

• Yes- federal funding reductions
• Yes- Hurricane Helene
• No
  
  

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Which best describes your years of demonstrated experience implementing financial controls, such as auditing and/or financial reporting?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
  
  

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Which best describes your years of demonstrated experience managing budgets?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
  
  

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Which best describes your years of demonstrated experience with procurement and purchasing procedures and/or regulations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Government Administration

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