Position: Procurement & Supply Specialist I
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Division Chief - Logistics
Status: Full-Time
Supervises: None
Safety Sensitive: Yes

Join our growing team at Golder Ranch Fire District!

Benefits for this position: We have an amazing benefits package, worth approximately 35% of your salary!

 Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with up to 12% match
 Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
 Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual at 10 hours per pay period (260 hours per year), and 12 Paid Holidays annually (birthday included)
 District paid concierge healthcare service for you and your family
 Opportunity for continued education reimbursement
 Option to participate in additionally self-funded retirement plans and a variety of supplemental insurance plans

The best benefit of all is our people! We have amazing team members and enjoy spending time together. What better way to spend your working hours than with people you enjoy!

Primary Function:
The primary function of this position is to assist with inventory management and purchasing of assigned commodities and services. The incumbent provides technical expertise and support in installing, repairing, maintaining, evaluating and overseeing fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and facility related equipment needs. The incumbent performs work independently under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years work experience involving the inventory management or procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
• Forklift certification must be obtained within one year of appointment to position.
• Sixteen (16) hours formal OSHA training on Respiratory Protection (fit testing), must be obtained within one year of appointment to position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates Degree in Public or Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) Certification.
• Firefighter I & II Certified.
• Prior purchasing experience in emergency response and/or government procurement.

First review of applications: March 24th
If enough applications are received, posting will close.
All contact with applicants will be via email. No walk-in applications will be accepted.
If you do not meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you will not continue in the process.

Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by GRFD as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). This job may require the operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

Selection process may consist of: Application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s). The pre-employment process for the successful candidate may include but is not limited to background checks (i.e. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and reference checks.

Candidate Notification: All candidate notifications will be completed by email. Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application. In case we need to reach you by phone, please ensure your voicemail is set up and not full.

Preference Points defined: The District will apply civil service preference points for veterans pursuant to ARS §38-492.

Reasonable Accommodation Request: Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at (520) 825-9001 option 6.

Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer