Procurement & Administrative Support Specialist

Procurement & Administrative Support Specialist

Salary

$45,718.40 - $67,454.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-00494

Agency

542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Mark Warren, 515-336-2918, mark.warren@dnr.iowa.gov

To Apply

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a resume and cover letter to the online application.

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Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented professional to join the Customer & Employee Services Bureau at the Department's Central Office in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is responsible for Central Office purchasing and inventory operations, vendor relations, storeroom management, and building services coordination.

This multifaceted role manages day-to-day purchasing operations, inventory control, surplus property liquidations, and essential facility service agreements. You will work closely with state vendors, manage specialized service contracts, oversee storeroom logistics, and provide courier, building, and customer support services to our internal and external customers. If you are a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment-balancing fiscal accountability, customer service, and hands-on inventory management, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Financial Operations

• Procure standard and specialty office supplies, goods, and services (typically under $5,000 per order) for DNR Central Office operations.
• Hold and maintain a state-issued Procurement Card (P-Card); complete receipt ledgers, submit payment documents within three working days of invoice receipt, and maintain structured filing systems.
• Order and maintain state forms and envelopes via centralized printing or external vendor bids; research economical purchasing sources and recommend cost-saving strategies.

Surplus Property & GovDeals Management

• Coordinate statewide DNR excess property sales using the GovDeals asset management site.

Storeroom Operations & Inventory Control

• Oversee Central Office Storeroom organization and inventory tracking.
• Receive, inspect, log, and secure incoming shipments within 24 hours of receipt.
• Stock inventory, fulfill internal requests, ship materials, and perform weekly physical inventory checks.

Courier, Mail & Operational Support

• Provide daily local courier services using a state vehicle to pick up and deliver mail, equipment, and special event items (including the Iowa State Fair).
• Monitor assigned vehicle usage, complete monthly reporting, and arrange routine maintenance.
• Serve as primary backup for Central Office Mail Room operations and provide coverage for Front Desk reception.

Building Management & Vendor Service Agreements

• Manage printer/copier/fax lease agreements, track meter reads, and process vendor billings.

Maintain office key database, coordinate eDAS facility requests, report building maintenance issues, and manage the office supply/rental equipment program.

Essential Functions:

• Lifts and moves boxes and equipment up to 50 lbs. for prolonged periods on a recurring basis.
• Places boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. on shelves below knees and above shoulders/head.
• Operates material handling equipment including dollies, scales, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and walk-behind forklifts.
• Delivers/picks up items from off-site locations using a state vehicle.
• Operates computers and databases to solicit bids, maintain contracts, manage inventory, and process invoices.
• Performs basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Reviews vendor bids/estimates and applies established guidelines for vendor selection.

Critical Job Competencies:

Accountability, Common Sense, Customer Focus, High Productivity, Integrity, Interpersonal

Skills, Self-Management, Team Player, Technical Competency: Purchasing and Inventory Management.

What You Get From Us:

• A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
• Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

(Premiums can start as low as $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).

• Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
• Nine paid holidays/year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
• Professional training opportunities.
• Family friendly and professional work environment.
• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
• The State's total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
• Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
• Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).

Comments:

Must possess a valid Iowa Drivers License.

The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.

Ensure you are kept up-to-date on the status of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@governmentjobs.com. This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.

DNR Application Tips

For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employmentwebsite.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Iowa DNR Mission:

To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Four years of full-time work experience in the procurement of standardized, expendable/nonexpendable items.

2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics.

3) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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How many years do you have of full-time work in the procurement of standardized, expendable/non-expendable items

• I do not have any of the identified experience
• Less than four years of the identified experience
• Four years or more of the identified experience

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics?

• Yes
• No

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How many years do you have of a combination of college or university course work in business or public administration, accounting or economics AND/OR full-time work in the procurement of standardized, expendable/non-expendable items? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
• Less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
• Four years or more of the combined education and/or exoerience

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After reviewing the list of essential functions for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources position you are applying for, please answer the following question: Based on the list of essential functions listed within the job announcement, are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

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• No

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Reference Checks: If you are one of the top candidates for this position, the Hiring Team may wish to contact the references provided by you or any others we deem appropriate in order to verify your current or prior employment for the purpose of evaluation of your qualifications for the above position. Any information obtained through a reference check shall be kept confidential to the extent allowed under the Iowa Open Records Act (Iowa Code chapter 22). Please list below three professional business references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Please provide name, title, organization, relationship to you, phone, email, and full address of the reference. You may attach these to your application or type them in the box provided below.

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If applicable from question #4, please list what the Bachelors degree/degrees you have, business or public administration, accounting, or economics. If not applicable type N/A.

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Address 6200 Park Ave

STE 200

Des Moines, Iowa, 50321

Website http://www.iowadnr.gov/