Procurement Technician

Procurement Technician

Salary

$43,824.70 - $53,410.57 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-000920

Department

General Services Agency

Opening Date

07/18/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the General Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the General Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

DUTY SAMPLE

• Review, approve, and process purchase requisitions and other procurement documents within monetary authority limits, for accuracy, appropriate supportive documentation and compliance with State Procurement Code, County Ordinance Code and other legal requirements.
• Assist with providing maintenance, data entry, and enhancements for an automated procurement and contract tracking system, vendor database files, and other related automated or manual files.
• Review, prepare and process all procurement documents for distribution, scanning, or indexing.
• Prepare Notice of Completion Records for recordation with Clerk Recorder.
• Examine various service and material agreements for accuracy and completeness to determine their acceptability for processing.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click Procurement Technician.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college with a major coursework in public, or business administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in a general office or purchasing setting involving clerical support, documentation and review, customer service, and record keeping.

Knowledge of:

• Math sufficient to review purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
• Purchasing procedures and terminology.
• Office procedures and recordkeeping methods.
• Electronic office systems.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Read and understand information provided in such items as contract laws and materials specification.
• Write clearly using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation sufficient to prepare correspondence, materials descriptions, and drafts of contracts.

See the full list in link.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Procurement documentation such as requisitions, purchase orders, agreements, and contracts. County departmental functions and their material and service needs.

Skill/Ability to:

• Assign and review the work of support and technical staff.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. Describe your experience in assisting in the preparation and processing of legal documents including but not limited to agreements, emergency requisitions, purchase orders, bids, and contracts. Provide specific duties you performed and the frequency in which they were performed.

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Describe your experience reading, reviewing and interpreting information such as: Vendor changes, material and/or service specifications, scopes of work, requests for the purchase of goods or acquisition of professional services.

03

Describe your experience corresponding with vendors regarding issues with products or services.

04

Describe your experience in resolving customer complaints.

05

Describe your experience in assisting the public in a business setting.

06

Describe your experience in working with the following software programs. Include in your response the functions performed and your level of expertise. a) Word b) Excel c) Adobe d) PowerPoint e) Publisher f) AMS Advantage g) Financial or Contract Management software systems h) Any others

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov