Purchasing & Contracting-Procurement Clerk

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

City of McAllen is seeking a detail-oriented clerical professional to support project administration. You will perform general clerical duties, maintain records, and facilitate effective communication between the city and vendors on awarded contracts.

This role operates under close supervision and follows established procedures. Joining the public service team in McAllen, TX means contributing to contract compliance, documentation control, and timely filing.

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide general clerical duties, as well as effective communication, documentation, and compliance between the city and vendor(s) for the duration of any awarded project/contract. This job works under close supervision according to set procedures.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.