JOB
As a Procurement Specialist 2 with the Emergency Management Agency, you will play a key part in managing purchases that support emergency response. You will help develop, review, and coordinate contracts that support important statewide programs. This position offers the chance to grow your skills while helping others stay safe. Your efforts will support strong and reliable services across the Commonwealth.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position helps manage complex purchasing needs that support statewide emergency preparedness. It contributes to efficient operations by guiding procurement actions, reviewing contracts, and supporting staff and partners. As a Procurement Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:
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Procurement Systems: Maintain knowledge of SRM functions and ensure accurate use of Commonwealth purchasing programs
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Purchasing Actions: Initiate supply and service purchases, follow up with vendors, and resolve concerns
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Solicitation Support: Prepare RFP, RFQ, and IFB documents and review results to identify the best procurement approach
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Contract Review: Evaluate bids, awards, and purchase orders for completeness and provide guidance to staff and partners
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Program Coordination: Work with program managers and county staff to support purchasing needs and provide subject matter expertise
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Policy Guidance: Offer advice on procurement rules, emergency purchase requests, and cost control opportunities
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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FREE on-site parking
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
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Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345 (before taxes).
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
