Procurement Specialist 5
State of AlaskaNOTE: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been broadened and extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau. Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual. Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $3,623.20 Fairbanks salary: $3,732.00 Juneau salary: $3,804.00 What you will be doing: In this role you will lead and manage construction related procurement activities for the Village Safe Water Program (VSW), including formal and informal procurements, professional services agreements, contract awards, and contract management, while ensuring procurement actions comply with state and federal requirements, department policies, the Village Safe Water Act, and the State Procurement Code. This position supervises procurement staff, provides guidance on procurement strategy, and serves as a key resource for complex contracting questions, disputes, and negotiations. You will work closely with project teams and executive leadership to support consistent, timely, and well-documented procurement actions for water infrastructure projects. Our organization, mission, and culture: At the Division of Administrative Services, we value customer service, accountability, excellence, and integrity and seek a candidate with similar values to support the Department and Division’s goals. In your role, you will have a direct impact on improving water and sanitation needs in Alaska. The benefits of joining our team: There are many benefits to joining the Division of Administrative Services team including a positive work environment, telework options, ample training opportunities, and dedicated professional staff. This position is housed within the Division’s Facilities Support section as assigned specifically to the Village Safe Water program. We value each member’s contribution and work collaboratively to implement forward thinking strategies to support the Department’s mission to protect public health and the environment. The working environment you can expect: The physical location of this position will be in either Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, or Soldotna, with telework options available for those who qualify. The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative, with regular interaction with colleagues, outside agencies, and the public. We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration; procedures for routine and non-routine purchases; practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. Managing Human Resources: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Special Notice: Level 3 Procurement Certification from the State of Alaska, Office of Procurement and Property Management is required for th…