PROCUREMENT & SPECIFICATIONS SPECIALIST II (SR-18) [1 vacancy]

What You Will Do Assist in reviewing and preparing solicitations for goods, services, construction, and land lease contracts. Provide guidance to vendors by responding to inquiries and clarifying bid requirements. Receive and evaluate bid quotations, recommend contract awards with appropriate justification, and prepare and issue award documents upon approval. Oversee administration of executed contracts to ensure compliance and resolution of performance issues. Perform other related duties as required for the role. Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. Education Requirements Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business or public administration, marketing, economics, or a related field. Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. For example: Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree. Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in purchasing or procurement may substitute for a general bachelor's degree. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. To receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We reserve the right to request further information about the academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Education Verification Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. Experience Requirements Six (6) months of technical experience in centralized purchasing and standards and specifications development activities. Such experience must have demonstrated: Knowledge of basic principles of economics, supply and demand, purchasing, and specifications development. Knowledge of common types of commodities and services and sources of supply. Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Knowledge of research principles, techniques and methods. Ability to evaluate the quality and suitability of commodities and services. Ability to prepare and revise commodity and service specifications for informal purchases. Ability to evaluate market conditions and price trends. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors, technical consultants and operating agencies. At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Honolulu, HI