PURCHASING TECHNICIAN 2 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

Announcement Number: 48860 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/17/2024 Close Date: 09/24/2024 Recruiter:
CLARK MANDICHAK
Phone: (775)684-0154
Email: clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 6 Hrs 57 Mins
The Position

Purchasing Technicians perform technical and clerical duties in support of professional staff in the purchasing division of a large department, college or university.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Purchasing Technician II will prepare and process documents for the purchase, issuance and transfer of goods; issue, modify and monitor purchase orders and maintain records for the procurement of a wide variety of property, equipment, services, food, parts, materials and supplies; and expedite the flow of goods from vendor to user. These individuals issue and modify purchase orders; verify the accuracy of coding and vendor information; maintain and monitor computerized record systems; and distribute documentation to appropriate personnel and vendors. Purchasing Technicians prepare bids and requests for proposals; complete legal advertisements and arrange for publication; verify receipt of proof of publication; maintain bid and proposal records in database systems; and issue and post notification of awards. Incumbents resolve problems, arrange for delivery or return of items; maintain agency fixed asset control records; issue identification tags for new fixed assets; record property movement or disposition; and issue fixed asset reports for inventory verification and control purposes. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of clerical experience which included one year of technical purchasing experience in applying standard policies and procedures to prepare and process requisitions, purchasing orders and invoices; interacting with vendors; and using computerized recordkeeping systems related to procurement, contract maintenance and purchase order tracking; OR one year of experience as a Purchasing Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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