Procurement Specialist I - State Crime Laboratory

Description of Work

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THE RECRUITMENT RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $39,671 - $53,560. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.

Some travel, including some overnight stays are required.

Selected candidate will undergo a background and records check.

Department Information:

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Division Information:

State Crime Laboratory -- Helping Solve Crimes

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full-service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.This position is located at the State Crime Lab in Raleigh, NC.

Position Information:

This section is responsible for the purchasing of all commodities of supplies and services used by the NCSCL to sustain daily operations.

This includes, but is not limited to:

preparing requisitions and purchase orders for acquisition of goods and services using the North Carolina E-Procurement System,

reviewing requisitions determining the appropriate acquisition procedure (order against existing state term contract, quote, bid, forward to State Purchase and Contract) based on the nature of the requisitioned item(s) and dollar amounts as authorized by State law, contacting vendors for price quotes, examining formal bids submitted by vendors to evaluate specifications and cost and assisting in recommending a final contract award.Acquisition of Goods and Services

This position is responsible for acquiring goods and services. Duties include:

gathering specifications,

composing solicitation documents,

ensuring the lowest possible price is obtained,

checking state term contracts to ensure proper purchasing procedures are being followed,

faxing/e-mailing quotes, posting bids to Interactive Purchasing System,

reviewing of invoices to ensure the vendor has charged the accurate amount,

reviewing bids received to make certain that all bid specifications are met,

completing bid packages for State Purchase and Contract for Board Certification.

Public Contact and other duties as assigned

This position requires verbal contact with various public and private agencies in order to obtain pricing requests, negotiate contract agreements, and issue purchase orders. This position works with Assistant Directors, Crime Lab senior management, and other Lab employees to determine the most advantageous route to increase potential savings to the department.

Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references, past employers and neighbors; verification of education achievement, and urinalysis drug screening.

Out of state applicants: This may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense after the initial interview, in order to undergo the background investigation process.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

General knowledge of large-scale purchasing methods and procedures.

Ability to acquire knowledge of the various grades and qualities of materials and commodities being purchased.

Working knowledge of the North Carolina E-Procurement System, Interactive Purchasing System and North Carolina Accounting System.

Ability to: Apply and interpret established rules and regulations; maintain records of some complexity and to prepare reports on tabulations from these records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, manufacturer’s representatives and State Purchase and Contract employees.

Ability to use various types of Microsoft Office computer software

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate degree in business or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management preference: Experience with the North Carolina E-procurement System, Interactive Purchasing System (IPS) and North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) as well as familiarity with DOJ FSS Policy and Procedure or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

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The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:NC Department of Justice

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