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The City of Roanoke is seeking a Procurement Technician to perform clerical and technical work involving the procurement of goods and services required for the daily operation of the City of Roanoke. The successful candidate will maintain solicitation files, bids, proposals, and quotes from vendors; conduct public bid openings from formal solicitation processes; assist the general public with inquiries; prepare newspaper advertisements for formal solicitations; assist internal financial system users with inquiries, and receive, review, and process certificates of insurance for vendor contract files. They will also research, verify, and reconcile department invoices prior to payment; maintain all receipts, purchasing logs, and monthly invoices for department purchasing cards (p-cards); distribute P-cards to City employees and maintains P-card account information; maintain City purchase order files; provide information on doing business with the City to vendors; enter and balance payroll on time entry system and provide administrative support to the Director of General Services. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in general office work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties:SUMMARY
Performs clerical and technical work involving the procurement of goods and services for the daily operation of the City of Roanoke.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains solicitation files, bids, proposals, and quotes from vendors

Conducts public bid openings for formal solicitation processes

Assists the general public with inquiries

Prepares newspaper advertisements for formal solicitations

Posts solicitation, tabulation, and award documents to the City web page

Assists internal financial system users with inquiries related to procurement transactions

Receives, reviews, and processes certificates of insurance for vendor contract files

Researches, verifies, and reconciles department invoices prior to making payment

Maintains all receipts, purchasing logs, and monthly invoices for purchasing cards (P-cards)

Distributes p-cards to City employees and updates account information in the P-card system

Maintains purchase order files

Provides vendors with information on doing business with the City of Roanoke

Enters and balances payroll on time entry system

Provide administrative support to Director of General Services

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in general office work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information:LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. he employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,760.40 - $50,816.75 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Roanoke, VA 24011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person