What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2
This role will perform vital Purchasing operational functions. These duties ensure Precinct 2 can procure the goods and services needed for the successful operation of the organization.
All Budget and Finance Department team members are cross trained at least at a base level in other operations of the department. This position will provide basic to moderate levels of support to the Budget and Accounts Payable teams when needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project/Contract Management:
- Provides support to assigned departments and divisions.
- Manages preparation, implementation, and execution of the procurement process.
- Vendor Coordination, Creating Specifications, and County Procurement Policy knowledge.
- Assists in project tracking with procurement-related progress and potential delays.
- Submit, Review, and Approve requisitions for all Precinct 2 departments.
- Runs and analyzes budget overviews for user departments.
- Tracking requisition status and assisting Harris County Purchasing Buyers for Purchase Order dispatching.
- Credit Card reconciliation for Precinct 2 Travel & Procurement cards.
- Reports generation for standing meetings with assigned departments users and directors.
- Assist departments with Travel arrangements via National Travel systems on an as needed basis.
- Review and Approve Amazon & Staples orders for departments
- Process Invoices for respective departments in Harris County financial systems.
- Assists at Precinct functions as needed
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 95% with a typing speed of 35 wpm and 85% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word , Teams)
- Ability to learn other software and programs through on the job training and provided written job aides.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Customer Service Skills- for both internal (Pct. 2 Departments and external (Vendors) customers
- Strong time management skills and organization skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Willingness to learn PeopleSoft Financial Module
- Willingness to learn Open Text - AIR
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Education:Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
- You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
- The test may be taken once every 30 days
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
LocationWork Environment and Physical Demands:
- This job operates in the field operating a bus and/or passenger vehicle. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
- This position is prominently sedentary however, may require some light physical activity. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.