Procurement Specialist II - CFO65028949

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Chief Financial Office Job Classification Title Procurement Specialist II (NS) Position Number 65028949 Grade NC12 About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Description of Work The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Budget and Finance Office is looking for a well-rounded Procurement Specialist ll. The Procurement Specialist II reports directly to the Director of Procurement and assists the Director of Procurement by serving as the Transaction Manager for the Department’s Procurement Card (P-Card) Program. Key Responsibilities Oversees the monthly reconciliation of more than 600 P-cards across (DNCR). Reviews and verifies all P-card transactions and fully reconciles P-card activity for the North Carolina Zoo and State Parks using the Bank of America Works system, ensuring strict compliance with state policies and internal procedures. Utilizes the NCFS (North Carolina Accounting System) system to identify unreconciled, incomplete, or potentially problematic transactions and coordinates with staff to resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner. Originates and maintains comprehensive documentation files for all DNCR P-Cards to support program audits. Conducts periodic compliance reviews and sampling of P-Card transactions reconciled by other staff to assess adherence to DNCR P-Card policies and internal controls; identifies recurring errors or control concerns and recommends corrective action, training, or process improvements. Analyzes reconciliation and audit results to identify recurring errors, control gaps, training needs, and opportunities to improve or automate P-Card processes. Develops procedures, job aids, reports, and recommendations to improve accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and efficiency. Serves as backup to Assistant Director in initiation, preparation, and execution of DNCR Department-wide IT solicitations. Utilizes Requests for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) and Invitation for Bid (IFB) forms to meet specific needs of the procurement and to protect Department pursuant to rules of the Department of Administration and the P&C, with the inclusion of performance measures to minimize risks to DNCR. Conducts the initiation, bid evaluation and selection, award recommendation, and execution of contracts. Serves as the backup for all DNCR leases in accordance with State Property Office (SPO) guidelines. Prepares, oversees, and manages leases as needed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $47,703-$72,100 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.…

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