What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Procurement Specialist-26260104 position at County of San Diego?
The County of San Diego has current openings for Assistant Procurement Specialists
Interviews will start the week of July 20th, 2026, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of August 10th, 2026.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.73% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board 1.73% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 5.23% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the- Board 1.73% Market Adjustment)
Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) is offering a hybrid teleworking plan for interested employees!!
The Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) is responsible for the purchasing of all goods, materials and services for the County of San Diego. DPC ensures the competitive process is used for best price and highest quality while conforming to purchasing regulations and emphasizing excellent customer service practices. DPC has been continuously recognized nationally, and has received the National Procurement Institute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for the 14th consecutive year in a row.
Assistant Procurement Specialists purchase supplies, services, food, and equipment in the required quantity and quality; obtain goods and services via contracts utilizing competitive procurement processes such as formally advertised request for bid and request for quotations; negotiate and award non-competitive procurements and perform related work. Under direct supervision, incumbents learn to perform progressively more responsible and difficult purchasing of supplies, equipment and services.
For more information, read the Assistant Procurement Specialist complete job description.
For additional information, see the Purchasing and Contracting page.
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process will begin in July 2026. (Current County employees may be exempt from the background process.)
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
- An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics or a closely related field; OR,
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing a variety of commodities and services in a service industry or public agency; OR,
- Possession of a C.P.P.B, A.P.P, C.P.M., C.P.P.O., C.P.C.M., or C.A.C.M. certificate in purchasing/procurement management, as described under Certification/Registration.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.
Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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