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Inventory and Purchasing Specialist

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Minot, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

Summary of Work

Minot District, Minot Shop, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $4,370 / month

Data Entry:

  • Purchase Orders and vouchers
  • Purchase Card
  • Vehicle and Equipment Usage Reports.

Procurement of Good and Services:

  • Vehicle and Equipment Repair Parts
  • Make Miscellaneous Purchases
  • Building and Janitorial Supplies
  • Shop, Section, Construction and Sign Shop Supplies
  • Contact vendors with concerns, questions, or problems.
  • Pay District bills.

Inventory Control:

  • Assist Maintenance Coordinator with annual inventory
  • Perform inventory cycle counts and correct discrepancies
  • Perform disposal and adjustments on inventory items
  • Maintain Parts and Supplies in District storeroom
  • Checks and Balances for select field inventories.

Daily Motor Pool:

  • Dispatch vehicles
  • Monitor vehicle assignments and coordinate the redistribution of vehicles as directed by State Fleet Services.
  • Input vehicle usage.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a high school diploma or GED and four years of storeroom, procurement/purchasing or warehouse related work experience.
  • Requires possession of a valid Class D operator's license.
  • Must have physical mobility compatibility with warehouse setting.
  • Ability to lift and carry several items up to 50 pounds.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process, reference check, job function screening, and a criminal history record check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

  • Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension Plan

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