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State of Montana Warehouse Purchaser in Deer Lodge, Montana
WAREHOUSE PURCHASER MONTANA STATE PRISON DEER LODGE, MT MISSION///-/Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! JOB OVERVIEW– * Analyze and research goods and services to determine reasonable prices. * Research and collaborate with agency staff to obtain and maintain a working technical knowledge about goods and services in order to develop specifications and contract terms. * Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, to determine need for contract modification and recommend appropriate remedies for non-compliance. * Ensure compliance with laws, rules, policy, and processes related to procurement. * Prepare purchase orders, contracts, solicit bid and proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services for restrictive requirements. * Procure goods and services using the Formal Bids/Proposals as defined in the Procurement Rules and Methods policy’s level two delegation authority. * Perform accounts payable and/or receivable. * Process financial transactions such as travel vouchers and/or travel advance requests. * Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports, researching or auditing as needed. * Answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts. * Track financial documents such as receipts, bills, forms, and other records. * Perform routine reconciliations. * Adjusts entries to ledgers. * Identify and corrects routine posting errors. * Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data. * May prepare bank deposits. The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.50 per hour or 4% whichever is greater starting July 1, 2024, in accordance with HB13. APPLICATION MATERIALS – * Resume * Cover Letter * State of Montana Application /Applications missing required documentation may not be considered./ Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT// If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.// Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. BENEFITS – Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. NOTICES Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position. Tobacco Free -Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited. The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation) QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communication, or related field. * Two years of purchasing, technical writing, project management, contract administration, or other applicable experience. * Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. *Title: *Warehouse Purchaser Location: Deer Lodge Requisition ID: 24141316