SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Senior Procurement Specialist is the advanced working/lead level class in the Procurement Specialist series. Under general supervision, incumbents procure materials, supplies, services and equipment, process complex formal projects and Requests for Proposals, develop, review and evaluate bids and contracts for City Departments and may provide lead direction to other Procurement Specialists.

One vacancy exists in the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.

Forty-five (45) semester units from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or related field AND two (2) years of experience as a journey level buyer/procurement specialist with a governmental agency or large business procuring a variety and volume of items. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

If qualifying with a degree or college units, a copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

The examination process may consist of the following: 

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the panel interview. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and techniques of specification writing, government funded capital projects, ability to provide lead direction and make work assignments for assigned staff, prepare clear and concise reports and establish and maintain effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Senior Procurement Specialist. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Retirement: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. City of Fresno does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.

Health Insurance: COF contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

Deferred Compensation: Boost your retirement savings with the COF 457 plan.

Vacation Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months

Sick Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days

Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day.

Short Term Disability: Provided through California SDI program.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.