Departmental Technician

Posting number: JFRC-26-104

Department: Military and Veterans Affairs

Job classification: Departmental Technician 7-E9

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Veteran Services

Summary

This position will be assisting with a variety of technical assignments in support of the purchasing and contracts section. The technician creates and maintains data tracking, creation of spreadsheets and purchasing files, is responsible for opening and closing transactions related to purchasing transactions. The primary functions of this position are to assist the purchasing and contracts staff in the completion purchasing functions which include the purchase orders (PO’s), obtaining quotations for the purchase of supplies, equipment, services, materials and repair parts. Audit freight bills and assures delivered items are specified and received. Maintains files, computerized records, and completes spreadsheets and reports as required. Analyzes costs and pricing of orders and transportation of items. Seeks ongoing guidance of procurement issues, processes, policies and procedures, and assisting with analyzing data, purchasing operations, and preparation of correspondence as it relates to procurement activities. Assists in maintaining records as they relate to the DMVA fleet of leased and agency owned vehicles. This position requires knowledge of computer skills which includes (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access, etc.), SIGMA, and a basic knowledge of the proper procurement policies, procedures, and processes for commodity and services acquisitions. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be inclusive and DMVA reserves the right to assign additional duties.

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Examples of duties

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school

Experience

Departmental Technician 7

One year of experience performing 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.

Qualifications

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.