Procurement and Supply Specialist 1



Procurement and Supply Specialist 1

Salary

$36,804.00 - $48,996.00 Annually

Location

Yakima County - Union Gap, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

21DOT-SCR-50889

Department

Dept. of Transportation

Division

South Central Region

Opening Date

10/14/2021

Closing Date

10/28/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Description


About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.  
 
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Procurement and Supply Specialist 1 in Union Gap, WA. As a member of the South Central Region Procurement team, this position will work behind the scenes to keep the region's Maintenance and Engineering programs supplied. You will work in the warehouse, operating a forklift and other warehouse equipment. Additionally, you will maintain and monitor inventory, and assist with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) contracts, and process surplus, payment vouchers, payroll, and purchase orders. Our top candidate has exceptional customer service skills and with the ability to communicate and work with many different departments and groups. 
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Procurement & Supply Specialist will:

  • Operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, and moveable stairs. 
  • Keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Provide information in response to purchasing inquiries. 
  • Prepare and process surplus property and Minor Capital inventory.
  • Use data from Cognos reports to maintain stocking levels.
  • Receive supplies and contact vendor in case of damage, improper shipments, or discrepancies. 
  • Unload freight trucks, verify shipments by checking field orders and purchase orders against the shippers packing list and merchandise received.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, customers including all WSDOT Regions, WSF, Aviation, fellow employees, and other statewide agencies.
  • Review regional material requests, fill orders and process the purchasing documents, checking for correct authority, contracts and accounting codes. 
  • Place orders with vendors according to the rules including but not limited to DES contracts, competitive bids (WEBS), sole source acquisitions, or direct buy and WSDOT Purchasing Guidelines. 
  • Complete purchase orders and load into the inventory system using CICS Production. 
  • Twice a month assist in submit for payments, inventory and non-inventory P-Card purchases. 
  • Attach verified signed packing slips to purchasing file.
 
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
  • Two (2) years of purchasing & inventory management, accounting, and/or warehouse experience.
  • Effective communication, training, and negotiation skills.
  • A valid driver’s license. 
  • Ability to obtain forklift license. 
  • Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Intermediate use of personal computers and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
  • Provide positive and prompt customer service.
  • Large scale stock control procedures and techniques for determining and maintaining inventory.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Detail orientated with the ability to maintain appropriate and accurate inventory levels.
 
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
  • Four (4) years in procurement or supply management or related experience. 
  • Associate degree in business administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or allied field. 
 
Important Notes 
  • This recruitment may be used to fill additional positions per business needs. 
  • By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
 
Why WSDOT 
  • Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.  
  • Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
  • Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
 
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: 
 

  • An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
  • An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
  • Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. 
 
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
 
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
 
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
 
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, FieldsS@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 21DOT-SCR-50889 in the subject line.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the
Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.


Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.


As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01
By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Are you willing to accept and comply with this condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please select which best describes your education:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or related field.
  • Associates degree in business administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or related field.
  • A Bachelor's degree in closely related field.
  • An Associate's degree in closely related field.
  • I have an equivalent combination or education and experience.
  • I do not have any of the above.
03
If you indicated you have an equivalent combination of education and experience above, please explain. This education and/or experience should be reflected in your application.
04
How many years of full-time experience do you have in inventory management and/or warehouse experience?
  • More than 8 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 2-3 years
  • Less than two years
05
How many years of full-time experience do you have in purchasing, contracts & accounting?
  • More than 8 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 2-3 years
  • Less than two years
06
Please briefly describe your professional purchasing & inventory management, accounting, and/or warehouse experience below:
07
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have experience operating a forklift?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have the ability to manipulate and transport items up to 50lbs?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Excel skills? (NOTE: To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level. To qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels. To qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
  • I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the basic level below
  • BASIC: Create basic worksheets; create basic formulas; use basic functions; modify and format a worksheet; print workbooks
  • INTERMEDIATE: Use advanced formulas; organize tables and worksheets; create and modify charts; analyze data using Pivot tables and Pivot Charts; insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet
  • ADVANCED: Create and edit macros; conditional formatting; apply data validation criteria; able to protect, share and merge files; trace cells and troubleshoot formula errors; uses data list outline; consolidate data and link workbooks; export and import text files and XML data; import data from the Web and create Web queries; analyze data using trend lines, Sparklines and scenarios
  • EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Excel functions listed above and uses advanced formulas, functions and arrays; uses information, date and time functions; uses advanced editing and formatting; advanced chart formatting; runs solver models and reports; embed and link information; set up customization including automation
11
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Outlook skills? (NOTE: To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level. To qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels. To qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
  • I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the basic level below
  • BASIC: Compose email messages; send and respond to messages; organize email into folders; create contact information; schedule appointments; schedule meetings, manage tasks and notes
  • INTERMEDIATE: Set calendar options; sort, find and filter messages; create distribution lists; share and delegate folder access; customize toolbar, menu bar, quick access tool bar and the To-Do bar; customize message options; assign, reply and track tasks; create public folders and send and post information
  • ADVANCED: Personalize with stationary and themes; create signatures; configure email security settings; group items and create search folders; apply conditional formatting; manage data files; create mail merge using contacts; archive messages
  • EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Outlook functions listed above
12
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Word? (NOTE: To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level. To qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels. To qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
  • EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Word functions listed above
  • ADVANCED: Insert content using quick parts; control text flow; perform mail merge function; uses macros for tasks; insert cover pages and table of contents; track changes and comments; insert bookmarks, footnotes and endnotes; add hyperlinks; cross-references and citations; link documents to excel worksheets; send document to PowerPoint; merge documents; redaction function; hide text; add digital signature, restrict access and use passwords; create, protect and automate forms
  • INTERMEDIATE: Insert graphic objects and visual effects to a document; add tables to a document or convert tables to text; add watermarks, borders, headers and footers; use the word look up (thesaurus, dictionary); customize tables and charts; modify pictures in document; create customized graphic elements; use templates
  • BASIC: Create, save, preview and print a basic document; edit selected text; change font appearance; highlight text; format paragraphs with tabs, borders, shading and styles; page setup, use auto correct
  • I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the basic level below
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  • LinkedIn
  • Direct Email Notification
  • Career Fair
  • Monster
  • WorkSource
  • Handshake
  • AASHTO
  • NACTO
  • COMTO
  • APWA
  • WSDOT Employment Site
  • Careers.wa.gov
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Other (specify below)
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