Purchasing Technician

Purchasing Technician at Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission

IN-HOUSE VACANCY

• INTERNAL

CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 6/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/18/2026 Contact Karen Santoyo 7607683888 3091 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $27.66 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 23a

• $27.

66/hourly Length of Work Year 12 months/8 Hrs Employment Type Full Time POS # 396 Work Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location District Office Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Business Manager, performs a variety of complex and technical duties for the purpose of acquiring the necessary resources to support District operations; assuring District revenue is accurately and effectively utilized; ensuring proper use of District funds; providing instruction and guidance on order processing; ensuring audit trail and reference documentation of purchases; and ensuring compliance with related bidding regulations. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing, inventory and receiving, or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Bilingual (English-Spanish) proficiency preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Seeing to read a variety of materials. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1.To fill the current vacancy, 2.To fill future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 3.To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All interested applicants need to apply online via Edjoin.org and submit the following attachments relating to the position with their online application. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or advance to the testing phase.

Complete applications include:

• A photocopy of the high school diploma or equivalent should be uploaded as proof.
• Three Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their

DD214. A

complete application includes having attached all the documents listed in the job posting. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong attachment is considered an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROCEDURE

Request to Transfer needs to be completed and submitted to the Personnel Commission by 5:00 pm on the day of the deadline. "Request To Transfer" forms may be downloaded at ( https://www2.cusdk12.org/nsite/? p=1553 ). It is recommended that a "Request to Transfer" includes the information you want the interview panel to consider. Some of the recommended documents are: Resume and/or Letters of Reference. Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference) Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.) Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent) Resume (Resume) Requirements / Qualifications

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing, inventory and receiving, or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Bilingual (English-Spanish) proficiency preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Seeing to read a variety of materials. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1.To fill the current vacancy, 2.To fill future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 3.To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All interested applicants need to apply online via Edjoin.org and submit the following attachments relating to the position with their online application. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or advance to the testing phase.

Complete applications include:

• A photocopy of the high school diploma or equivalent should be uploaded as proof.
• Three Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their

DD214. A

complete application includes having attached all the documents listed in the job posting. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong attachment is considered an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROCEDURE

Request to Transfer needs to be completed and submitted to the Personnel Commission by 5:00 pm on the day of the deadline. "Request To Transfer" forms may be downloaded at ( https://www2.cusdk12.org/nsite/? p=1553 ). It is recommended that a "Request to Transfer" includes the information you want the interview panel to consider. Some of the recommended documents are: Resume and/or Letters of Reference. Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference) Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.) Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent) Resume (Resume) Comments and Other Information

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applications must be submitted by the deadline. The examination process will include the following: 1. Screening of applications to determine those applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Those individuals meeting the minimum requirements will move to the written exam. 2. Qualified candidates will be notified via email and invited to participate in the examination.

Following is the examination information:

a. Written exam

Date:

TBD

• Multiple Choice Exam, weight 100%.

A multiple-choice written examination to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge will be administered. The exam consists of different categories based on classification such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, and principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The passing score is 70%. No candidate may be admitted to the examination without the "applicant's" authorization email/invitation. Applicants successful in the examination will be placed on an Eligibility List good for up to one year, first by employment status followed by rank order of their examination scores plus seniority credit/veterans points where applicable. If fewer than three eligibles are available the appointing authority may choose to appoint any of them or it may request a new examination. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Merit Rule #50.100.2 (B) Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status. Merit Rule #50.200.1 A.Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows: 1.Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted; 2.Promotional eligibility list (three ranks); 3.If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) are to be obtained from the Open eligibility list. B.In addition, the following candidates will be eligible to interview for the vacancy(s): "Request to Transfer" requests meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1.A classification within the same range or higher in a related classification; or 2.An employee who has taken a voluntary demotion being restored to his former class or to a related lower class, within 39 months

• Rule #60.

200.3.

POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF

Laws, rules and regulations governing purchasing for school systems. Marketing practices and commodity pricing methods. Accounting procedures as related to inventory and invoicing. Standard procurement procedures. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Operation of a computer terminal and standard business machines. Correct oral and written usage of English.

ABILITY TO

Perform a variety of duties involving the use of independent judgment. Maintain detailed records for a variety of supplies Prepare statistical and financial reports. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Compile and verify data and prepare reports. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, contract agreements, policies and procedures. Keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and the public. Meet schedules and timelines. Complete work with many interruptions. Work confidentially with discretion.

A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE

(https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html)

OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON

"

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION

". Bilingual Skill(s)

Stipulation:

Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the

CSEA/CUSD

contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring. Comments and Other Information

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applications must be submitted by the deadline. The examination process will include the following: 1. Screening of applications to determine those applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Those individuals meeting the minimum requirements will move to the written exam. 2. Qualified candidates will be notified via email and invited to participate in the examination.

Following is the examination information:

a. Written exam

Date:

TBD

• Multiple Choice Exam, weight 100%.

A multiple-choice written examination to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge will be administered. The exam consists of different categories based on classification such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, and principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The passing score is 70%. No candidate may be admitted to the examination without the "applicant's" authorization email/invitation. Applicants successful in the examination will be placed on an Eligibility List good for up to one year, first by employment status followed by rank order of their examination scores plus seniority credit/veterans points where applicable. If fewer than three eligibles are available the appointing authority may choose to appoint any of them or it may request a new examination. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Merit Rule #50.100.2 (B) Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status. Merit Rule #50.200.1 A.Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows: 1.Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted; 2.Promotional eligibility list (three ranks); 3.If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) are to be obtained from the Open eligibility list. B.In addition, the following candidates will be eligible to interview for the vacancy(s): "Request to Transfer" requests meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1.A classification within the same range or higher in a related classification; or 2.An employee who has taken a voluntary demotion being restored to his former class or to a related lower class, within 39 months

• Rule #60.

200.3.

POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF

Laws, rules and regulations governing purchasing for school systems. Marketing practices and commodity pricing methods. Accounting procedures as related to inventory and invoicing. Standard procurement procedures. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Operation of a computer terminal and standard business machines. Correct oral and written usage of English.

ABILITY TO

Perform a variety of duties involving the use of independent judgment. Maintain detailed records for a variety of supplies Prepare statistical and financial reports. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Compile and verify data and prepare reports. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, contract agreements, policies and procedures. Keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and the public. Meet schedules and timelines. Complete work with many interruptions. Work confidentially with discretion.

A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE

(https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html)

OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON

"

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION

". Bilingual Skill(s)

Stipulation:

Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the

CSEA/CUSD

contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring. Links Related To This Job Request to Transfer CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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