Procurement Specialist 2 (090309)
Salary
$30.62 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
54394
Department
Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
Administrative Services
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division
Administrative Services
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
General Government
Range
16
Job Description
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Administrative Services (DAS) is recruiting
for a Procurement Specialist 2 in our Procurement Section!
This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit as a range 16.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
Please note, this position requires full-time on-site work at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to facilitate collaboration with various divisions supported by DAS Procurement Section. Remote work may be permitted up to two days a week, subject to the hiring manager's approval, and/or successful completion of probation.
What You Will Be Doing:
As DMVAs new Procurement Specialist 2, you will assist in the support procurement activities for department; and you will be collaborating closely with the Procurement Specialist 3. As the Procurement Specialist 2, your key responsibilities will include procuring various goods and services, developing and assisting in specifications and scope of work, establishing evaluation criteria, and overseeing evaluation committees. In this role, you will also be involved managing both small and large procurements in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and assisting the department property officer with the management of state and federal accountable property when necessary. If you have not worked for the State of Alaska, your comparable experience in purchasing, contracts, administrative support, finance, logistics, property control, vendor coordination, project support, or work in a regulated environment may also be relevant to our team!
Our Mission and Culture:
Job knowledge sharing is essential for our team to effectively meet state and federal obligations while delivering impactful services to support Alaskas military and veteran population. The role of the Procurement Specialist 2 is vital in maintaining this level of excellence, ensuring that resources are efficiently procured to uphold our mission at DMVA, which focuses on disaster recovery, veteran support, youth education, and the development of ethically responsible leaders.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Joining DAS means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team that plays a crucial role in delivering procurement, administrative, budgetary, IT, and fiscal support across the department. DAS believes in career growth and encourages cross training and skills advancement while offering a fulfilling work environment with benefits that include paid leave accrual, a comprehensive retirement plan, and competitive health, vision, and dental coverage ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community. Making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to impactful public service in a collaborative setting.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
DAS Procurement is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking, jogging, and biking trails; you will have access to an on-site cafe and no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Who We Are Looking For:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
Competency Description:
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!
The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this positions work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.
State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the States control.
Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or a related field performing property control, purchasing, contract administration, writing or approving solicitations, explaining contracting requirements, developing or approving product specifications or, developing or approving a scope of work for professional services.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Some positions in the series may require an Alaska drivers license.
Additional Required Information
Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.
Ensure your application meets the minimum competencies for the job class, carefully review the job description and compare it with your work history, training, education, licenses, and certifications. Highlight relevant experiences and credentials that directly align with the job requirements and organize them clearly in your application to demonstrate your qualifications effectively.
Required documents due at the time of interview:
Note: You will not need to bring these documents if you have already attached/submitted with your application package.
Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.
Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Note: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
Application Notice:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/
EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice: If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance: Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
David Baker
Procurement Specialist 5
Work: 907-428-7220
Email: david.baker@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
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I certify I have a valid Real ID/Drivers License, I will make this evident at the time of interview.
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I acknowledge that I have read and understand the competency requirements, and I attest that I have provided sufficient information in my application to support and demonstrate these requirements.
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/