PURCHASING TECHNICIAN I - OAHU CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 40,242 - 50,923; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in the PSLF Program

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

A state government in Hawaii is seeking candidates for a procurement position requiring purchasing experience and compliance with governmental policies. Duties include making independent purchases and ensuring the accuracy of documentation. Applicants should possess strong comprehension and communication skills, with at least two years of relevant work experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $3,606 to $4,563 monthly.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the US.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions.
• Two years of responsible work experience in purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently purchases a wide range of goods and services.
• Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Conducts procurement processes for the organization.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend written directions

Basic arithmetic computations

Knowledge of governmental purchasing methods

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recruitment Information

- The immediate vacancies are located at the Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC), in Kalihi and the Women's Community Correctional Center (WCCC), in Kailua.

Recruitment Number: 22-0389.

Salary: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I).

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies within the Correctional Facilities as they occur.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Independently purchases a wide range of goods, supplies, equipment, services, etc., for an organization using informal purchasing methods; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work Requirement

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Experience

Work experience which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, and perform basic arithmetic computations, including percentages. This experience may be met from part‑time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis, but not necessarily on a full‑time normal work basis. This requirement may also be met by graduation from high school, or equivalent.

General Experience

Two (2) years of responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to request information from others and to explain procedural requirements orally and in writing and which demonstrated knowledge/experience as described under A or B below or a combination of both:

• Experience which demonstrated the possession and application of a good working knowledge of governmental purchasing methods, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements. Examples of qualifying experience include account clerical or pre‑audit work which involved the examination of documents supporting governmental purchases (e.g., authorizations for purchases, requisitions, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, statewide central purchasing lists, etc.) for validity and accuracy and to ensure that proper procedures were followed and the preparation or review and approval of vouchers authorizing payments.
• Experience preparing and submitting requisitions for purchasing where the work involved all aspects of the following: (1) gathering information regarding the desired product and alternatives by gathering brochures and discussing requirements with requestors and vendors; (2) obtaining information regarding prices and/or obtaining quotations; (3) writing up the requisition for submittal for purchasing; and (4) which demonstrated an understanding of purchasing policies, procedures and requirements.

Non‑Qualifying Experience

Experience in the requisitioning of goods which did not involve information‑gathering and writing as described under General Experience, above, is not qualifying. Experience in the authorization or review of payroll claims is not qualifying.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement

As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "…an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:"

• Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
• Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
• Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Other Requirements

All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into this position shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.

Additional Information

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Other Information

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call (808) 587‑1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the e‑mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your e‑mail‑box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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