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Procurement Specialist II

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Hiring Remotely in Wake, Îles Loyauté
48K-82K Annually
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in Wake, Îles Loyauté
48K-82K Annually
Junior
Serve as a Procurement Specialist handling IT and non-IT acquisitions, creating and processing RFPs/RFQs/IFBs, contracts, grants, and amendments. Manage request workflows in North Carolina procurement systems, ensure compliance with N.C. statutes, administrative code, and department policies, provide customer service and training, and maintain procurement records and retention.
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Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Financial Services

Job Classification Title

Procurement Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

60036037

Grade

NC12

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

The purpose of this position is to function as a Procurement Specialist for DEQ.
This position will be responsible for handling IT and Non-IT acquisitions of goods, services, and grant agreements within DEQ. This position has the responsibility to create and review, purchasing requests and contracts that ensure compliance with applicable N.C. General Statutes, N.C. Administrative Code, and Department purchasing policies and procedures. This will include the preparation and processing of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Invitation for Bids, Contracts, Agreements, Grants, and Amendments.

Key Responsibilities:
Creation of both IT and Non-IT Solicitation Documents, Grant Agreements, Amendments, and Contract Agreements.
Management of request workflows in North Carolina procurement systems.
Customer Service and Communications.
Facilitation and Training.
Record Management and Retention.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $81,918.00 

 

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. 

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

 

 

 This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.  

 *This is a repost for position 60036037. Previous applicants do need to re-apply. * 

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

N.C.G.S. § 143-49 states that “certification in the contract management training program is mandatory for all State employees who are responsible for awarding contracts or monitoring contract compliance. Completion of North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into position.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Malik Akim Ragler

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

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