Departmental Technician 7-E9/10 (Purchasing Technician) - Southwest Region
State of Michigan
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Kalamazoo, MI
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
This position completes a variety of complex technical assignments in support of the Southwest Region’s purchasing/procurement contracts, invoices, and purchase orders for large, regionwide operations/maintenance contracts such as rest area, tree cutting, mowing, curb sweeping, large animal carcass removal, catch basin cleanout, salt purchasing, traffic control, chemical spraying, etc. Completes maintenance Request for Quote (RFQ) purchases for the Southwest Region. This position also compiles, reviews, and monitors the financial data with the Maintenance Operation’s procurement card process and invoicing. This position provides support to the maintenance superintendent, supervisors, and associate region engineer of operations in the region with developing contracts for goods and services at the advanced level of over $25,000 as needed. The position interprets guidelines and regulations related to state and federal programs, and reviews proposed contract documents by others for accuracy and compliance with procurement procedures. This position also provides support to the region’s financial analyst by performing technical assignments in data review, certification and entry, invoicing, and creating reports. This individual must have the ability to design and independently prepare reports to meet specialized needs of varied programs and requests.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Departmental Technician 7
One year of experience performing experienced-level administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
Departmental Technician 8
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.
Departmental Technician E9
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
Departmental Technician 10
Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.
Alternate Education And Experience
Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7
Two years of experience in a 7 level or higher non-administrative support ECP Group One classification.
OR One year of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
Departmental Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician 8
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician E9
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician 10
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
CurrentJobSpecification
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Donna Martin at [email protected]
This position completes a variety of complex technical assignments in support of the Southwest Region’s purchasing/procurement contracts, invoices, and purchase orders for large, regionwide operations/maintenance contracts such as rest area, tree cutting, mowing, curb sweeping, large animal carcass removal, catch basin cleanout, salt purchasing, traffic control, chemical spraying, etc. Completes maintenance Request for Quote (RFQ) purchases for the Southwest Region. This position also compiles, reviews, and monitors the financial data with the Maintenance Operation’s procurement card process and invoicing. This position provides support to the maintenance superintendent, supervisors, and associate region engineer of operations in the region with developing contracts for goods and services at the advanced level of over $25,000 as needed. The position interprets guidelines and regulations related to state and federal programs, and reviews proposed contract documents by others for accuracy and compliance with procurement procedures. This position also provides support to the region’s financial analyst by performing technical assignments in data review, certification and entry, invoicing, and creating reports. This individual must have the ability to design and independently prepare reports to meet specialized needs of varied programs and requests.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
- Departmental Technician 10 Position Description
- Departmental Technician 7-9 Position Description
- All about MDOT
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Departmental Technician 7
One year of experience performing experienced-level administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
Departmental Technician 8
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.
Departmental Technician E9
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
Departmental Technician 10
Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.
Alternate Education And Experience
Departmental Technician (Trainee) 7
Two years of experience in a 7 level or higher non-administrative support ECP Group One classification.
OR One year of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
Departmental Technician 7
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician 8
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician E9
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Departmental Technician 10
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Possession of a Michigan Procurement (AMP) (1A, 1B and Procurement Card) Certification. If the selected applicant does not have the certification upon hire, they will be required to obtain it within one year of the date of hire or whenever the training is available.
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Attach a cover letter outlining your experience as it relates to the duties of this position. (Please note, failure to do so may result in being screened out of the hiring process).
CurrentJobSpecification
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Donna Martin at [email protected]
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