At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Purchasing Specialist - Transportation Materials Technician
Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/10/2023
• Closing Date: 02/27/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D-4 Materials Management
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.47 - $28.93 / hourly; $42,741 - $60,405 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Materials - Morris
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position provides purchasing and inventory management activities of various commodities and MnDOT materials. Performs a broad range of work activities associated with purchasing, inventory management, fixed asset management, contract administration, specification, disposal and parts, supplies, equipment and materials disbursement within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan.

Some examples of work for this position are listed below but not limited to the following:

• Procure materials, supplies, and services in accordance with the budget guidelines, contractual obligations, purchasing authority, purchasing procedures, while insuring delivery requirements to support efficient district operations.
• Manage the warehousing and distribution of materials and supplies so that necessary quantities are available and essential operations may continue in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations regarding inventory composition and inventory level for assigned items to Transportation Materials Supervisor.
• Use computer applications (ex. Microsoft, Access, SWIFT, M5) for maintaining and reporting important inventory and accounting information so that it can be managed with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist the District Safety Officer with the disposal of hazardous waste and recyclable materials
• Provide support to district personnel on inventory management and purchasing, including the creation and use of data, forms and spreadsheets for developing and following best practices within the inventory management function as it works within the district.

Minimum Qualifications

One year experience working with MnDOT’s Materials Management System sufficient to research equipment, parts and materials through a variety of resources and methods; establish and evaluate product comparison data; and analyze detailed reports to recommend/determine and purchase appropriate inventory.

OR

Two years’ experience working with automated materials management/inventory management systems sufficient to research construction equipment, parts and materials; compile, analyze and evaluate product comparison data, write specifications, prepare solicitations, analyze bids and select vendors and purchase inventory.

AND

• Experience using various software applications (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing, etc) sufficient to research, update and report on inventory.
• Accounting ability sufficient to analyze costs, invoicing and budgets.

In order to pass probation, the successful candidate must achieve the following certifications within 6 months of hire:

• Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate from the Minnesota Department of Administration
• Forklift Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Terminology related to construction, maintenance (repair and maintenance of equipment, facility operations, etc.) and electronic/electrical operations.
• Experience using SWIFT Inventory Management Systems

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for more than 2/3 of the work time constantly entering/keyboarding information into computers. Information is also communicated through writing, speaking, and using the telephone. The employee regularly works at a desk or counter, seated and visually interpreting information off a computer monitor. The employee uses wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, or feel; and reaches with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Occasionally, the employee needs to transport/push and pull equipment, parts or supplies on wheeled carts with up to 100 pounds of weight. Also, these items will need to be lifted and carried from waist height. The items can be bulky and unwieldy, and may need to be handled from an awkward stance. Other physical requirements of this position are flexing the lower extremities and the neck about 1/3 of the work time, and reaching occasionally from below the shoulder height. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and rarely to occasionally, twist, bend, or stoop from the waist, kneel, and possibly squat for very brief periods.

Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Driver's License Check
• Pre-Employment Physical Exam

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Alicia Isakson at alicia.isakson@state.mn.us or 218-846-3507.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alicia Isakson at alicia.isakson@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.