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PURCHASING TECHNICIAN I - LIHUE, KAUAI

State of Hawaiʻi, Houston, Texas, United States

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State of Hawaiʻi . Recruitment Number 25-0297. Salary: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11 Step C to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. 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 Qualifications

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 include account clerical or pre-audit work involving examination of documents supporting governmental purchases for validity and accuracy and to ensure proper procedures followed, and the preparation or review and approval of vouchers authorizing payments.

Experience preparing and submitting requisitions for purchasing, including gathering information regarding the desired product and alternatives, obtaining price quotations, writing up the requisition for submittal for purchasing, and understanding purchasing policies and procedures.

Non-Qualifying Experience:

Experience in the requisitioning of goods which did not involve information gathering and writing as described 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.

Driver's License:

Some positions require that applicants possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

The information above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please click to view the full details.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.

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. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current and accessible. We will not be responsible if you do not receive emails or fail to check your mailbox timely.

Testing Information:

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis with the score based on evaluation of education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Referral of qualified applicants may be based on date of receipt of application and other factors.

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