Procurement Specialist III

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The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work Are you a current state employee seeking a meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career in Purchasing and Logistics? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are also eligible to apply. This position will be responsible for large-scale procurements. The work involves responsibility for processing requisitions, purchase orders, and competitive bids for general and specialized commodity areas, such as equipment, materials, supplies, and services. Job responsibilities include, but may not be limited, to the following: - Drafting Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, purchasing from State Term Contracts, and Agency-Specific Contracts. - Analyzing specification development on an as-needed basis, draft and negotiate procurements, bid evaluations, and administer legally binding mission-critical procurements. - Extensive knowledge of contracts, procurement procedures, and regulations of the State of North Carolina. - Demonstrated experience to develop procurement strategies and exhibit strategic thinking capability. - Communication with end users and vendors for project development, procurement planning, and scheduling procurement activities. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Departmental personnel, vendors, other State Agencies, and the general public. - Ability to apply and interpret established rules and regulations. - Ability to communicate in verbal and written form. The primary purpose of the Department of Public Safety is the efficient and effective Administration of the Department of Public Safety Budgetary Management, Financial Management, Procurement, and other services, consistent with the N.C. General Statutes, State Budget Fiscal Policies and Procedures, State Purchasing and Contract Administrative Code, DPS Fiscal Policies and Procedures, and Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles and Practices. The purpose of the organizational unit of Purchasing and Logistics is to provide Comprehensive procurement of goods and/or services to the entire Department of Public Safety in six primary functional areas: Purchasing of Goods and Services; Real Property Lease and Acquisitions; Fleet Management; Auxiliary Support Services / Law Enforcement Support Services (LESS) Office; and DNA Evidence Collection of Anonymous Sexual Assault Kits. The Fleet Management Section is responsible for over 800 vehicles, including those rented from Motor Fleet Management and those owned by the Department. This section is responsible for scheduling repairs, fuel, and vehicle replacements for the various Divisions within DPS. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Recruitment Range: $70,528.00 - $85,000.00 This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator . The work schedule is Monday through Friday (8AM - 5PM). We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify f

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Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Procurement Specialist III (NS) Position Number 60056404 Grade NC16

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