Purchasing Specialist Position Available In Randolph, North Carolina

Purchasing Specialist

Salary
$37,782.00 – $49,208.00 Annually
Location Randolph County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06335 ZOO65037907
Department
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Zoological Park
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Administrative Specialist I
Position Number
65037907
Section
NC Zoo
Salary Grade
NC08
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Description of Work
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This position is located at:
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
Primary Purpose of this

Position:

Want to work at the World’s Largest Zoo that saves wildlife life in wild places? The North Carolina Zoo seeks an enthusiastic Purchasing Specialist to join our team! The primary purpose of this position is to procure goods and services for the NC Zoo. This position is an integral member of a procurement team within the Management Services Section. The Management Services Section provides budget preparation and management, accounting, cash management, purchasing, warehousing, inventory control and computer service for the park. This section is responsible for interaction with budget, planning and analysis, Controller’s Office and purchase and services. The primary purpose of this position is to procure goods and services and provide support to the Procurement Specialist. Procurement includes all supplies and materials necessary for operation of the NC Zoo – example: veterinary drugs, veterinary supplies, computer hardware/software, janitorial supplies, building materials, equipment rental, etc. Maintains purchasing records and requisitions. Reconciles P-Cards with DNCR Procurement Office. Coordinates park deliveries with Warehouse, requests quotes from potential suppliers for competitive bids. Purchasing is responsible for procuring replacement and maintenance services and commodities to maintain life support systems to prevent loss of life of endangered aquatic life, flora and fauna, including medicine, food and veterinary medical equipment, specialty carpentry materials, painting materials, etc. .This position works Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.

Position Requirements:

Professional oral and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
High level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience applying purchasing policy and procedures
Demonstrated experience researching various goods and services. Please visit our website at nczoo.org for more information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
Demonstrated computer skills to work with a variety of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Demonstrated experience with data entry.

Management Preferences:

Experience with State or Local purchasing policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience in procuring goods and services at a medium to large facility with a $10M+ budget
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of related administrative experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

Division Information:

The North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all of North Carolina’s citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the world’s wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. The Zoo displays, conserves and protects representative examples of natural beauty, plant and animal species and ecological features of the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of live animal exhibits from these regions.
Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state’s diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit dncr.nc.gov . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Cami Bunting
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205

Phone:

336-879-7312
employmentdncr.nc.gov
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdcr.gov/
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