Job Details

Procurement Specialist 3

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist 3 in Anchorage. This position is open to Alaska residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:

This position is part of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection's Forestry Program and is responsible for all levels of routine and complex procurement activities, for goods and services, and for contract administration of all Forestry contracts and leases. This position serves as the State Manager for the US Forest Service's Federal Excess Personal Property and Firefighter Programs. The incumbent will be responsible for compliance with all program regulations, and the requisition, acquisition, receipt, assignment, tracking, and disposition of federal excess property for the State and rural program cooperators. The incumbent will be a backup to the Fire Program's Procurement Specialist 3 position and assist with emergency procurement when needed.

Mission and values/culture:

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection fosters a mission-driven culture with the responsibility for the protection of Alaska's values, including life and property from wildland fire. The Division works closely with federal, state, and local emergency response agencies as well as private industry vendors to provide wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska. The Forestry program's administrative section positions are an integral part of administratively supporting Forestry & Fire Protection's workforce. The high-functioning administrative team that you will join supports the "boots on the ground" that provide for the safety of people, property, and resources in Alaska and nationwide.

Benefits of joining our team:

The benefits of joining the DOF administrative team include the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who support each other while providing the necessary support to our critical wildland fire program. Experience a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere dedicated to providing the best customer and professional services for the Division!

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in downtown Anchorage, at 550 W. 7th Avenue, in the Atwood Building. Life in Southcentral Alaska is an outdoor recreationist's dream, with hundreds of miles of skiing, running, and hiking trails, as well as plentiful fishing and hunting opportunities. Also, there are parks, museums, excellent schools, great restaurants, and theatres. We promote a healthy life and work balance and enjoy a positive work environment.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies:

• Acquisition Strategy: Knowledge of the principles and methods for developing an integrated acquisition management plan that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Minimum qualifications include competencies in Contracting/Procurement/Property Control, Compliance, Technical Competence, and Writing.

Additional required information:

At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• A list of three professional references, one of which should be our most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
• A copy of your last three performance evaluations, or two letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
• Valid driver's license.

Application notice:

You can only apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska can be found on the 'How to Apply' page. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education:

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special instructions for foreign education:

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work experience:

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:

Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining unit:

If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver's license requirement:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO statement:

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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