SUPPORT SERVICE 1 - PURCHASING SPECIALIST

SUPPORT SERVICE 1 - PURCHASING SPECIALIST

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SS1 - Purchasing Specialist

Title: Support Service 1 - Purchasing Specialist

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Assistant Director of Procurement

Pay Plan: 75hrs per pay period

Type: Full Time

FLSA: Non Exempt

Emergency Classification: Class II

Summary: The Purchasing Specialist reports to the Assistant Director, but must make independent decisions in their area of responsibility based on department rules and procedures. Provide daily assistance on all aspects of the departmental operation. Answer telephones, take and distribute messages, give information to callers. Distribute service calls and work orders. Collect, open and distribute mail. Process and enter information into files or databases. Gives information to callers and "walk-ins" and routes them to appropriate contact.

Essential Job Functions: Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Answer telephones, take and distribute messages, give information to callers. Distribute service calls and work orders
• Collect, open and distribute mail
• Process and enter information into files or databases
• Gives information to callers and "walk-ins" and routes them to appropriate contact
• Schedule appointments and arrange meetings for departmental personnel
• Relieves officials of clerical works and monitors administrative and business details
• Routes incoming and outgoing mail. May need to scan, fax or email various documents
• Composes and types routine correspondence and other records, including public records requests. May compile and type statistical reports
• Handles office machine operations and maintenance
• Prepares and reviews routine correspondence, may include PO's, addresses public input to department
• Establish and maintain filing systems (paper and electronic). This may include updating data bases, department files and inventory control for paper files
• Regular, consistent attendance is required
• Any other duties as assigned

Competencies: Employee must be able to operate basic office equipment, office computer and software, and any other specialty equipment needed for the position. Employee must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Employee must possess oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently and with others, be able to work effectively with the public, and be able to prioritize work.

Work Environment: The incumbent works in a typical office environment with little or no exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Primary functions are limited to an office environment. Occasional duties may require travel or working in non-office environment.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Required Education/Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent GED.

DISCLAIMER: If selected for a position with St. Tammany Parish Government, applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and background check prior to employment. Failure to complete any requirement, may result in a rescinded offer.

St. Tammany Parish Government is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PROCUREMENT

Grade : LABOR GRADE 75H

Posting Start : 09/23/2026

Posting End : 10/07/2026

Salary: $16.60-$16.60

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