Staff Services Officer III - Purchasing & Admin (Remote)

Department-of-State-Health-Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Staff Services Officer III to manage purchasing, inventory, and administrative operations within the Food & Drug Section. You will lead procurement, track equipment and supplies, and ensure timely invoicing in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

The role requires strong communication, initiative, diplomacy, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least four (4) years’ experience providing administrative, general office, or clerical support.
• Experience in purchasing and processing financial requisitions is preferred.
• Using Microsoft Office at an advanced level, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration; or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Lead for section-wide purchasing, procurement, and inventory control.
• Oversee CPD shipping, Records Retention, and Open Records coordination.
• Plan and oversee special projects with MS Office and reporting.
• Share fleet coordination duties and track tolls, mileage, and fuel.
• Support disaster response/COOP activation and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Diplomacy

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Staff Services Officer III to manage purchasing, inventory, and administrative operations within the Food & Drug Section. You will lead procurement, track equipment and supplies, and ensure timely invoicing in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

The role requires strong communication, initiative, diplomacy, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.