Procurement Specialist 4

Job Description

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

This position is open to Department Employees only.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services is recruiting

for a Procurement Specialist 4 located in Juneau, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

As the Procurement Specialist 4 in the Division of Administrative Services (DAS), you will serve as the technical lead and responsible for procuring goods and services for the department. Overseeing 2 procurement specialists, administering contractual agreements, property and inventory management, and developing training materials.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's mission is to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle. The mission of the Division of Administrative Services is to provide administrative support to the various divisions of Fish and Game.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The Procurement Specialist 4 position will help develop agreements to maintain our facilities, aircraft, large and small vessels, and field camps.

The benefits of joining our team:

Working in the Fish and Game (DFG) procurement section will provide the incumbent with a broad range procurements that can be used to help provide experience that will not exist in many other agencies. DFG has over 60 facilities in 33 locations throughout the state, 6 large vessels, and over 10 aircrafts. DAS provides opportunities for flexible hybrid telework schedules after the probation period has ended.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in the Juneau ADFG Headquarters building next to the whale statue and Overstreet Park boardwalk, which provides ample parking and a great place to walk along the Gastineau Channel during breaks. The building is walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants and coffee shops and is a short drive to the downtown area.

The successful candidate can expect to:

Interact regularly with other staff from the various divisions within ADFG.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration; procedures for routine and non-routine purchases; practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess.

Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Technical Competencies: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Procurement Specialist 4 please go

to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

Valid driver's license is required.

Procurement Officer Certification Level III

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Contracting/Procurement/Property Control: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration; procedures for routine and non-routine purchases; practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess.

Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or a related field performing property control, purchasing, contract administration, writing or approving solicitations, explaining contracting requirements, developing or approving product specifications or, developing or approving a scope of work for professional services.

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession’s principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one’s own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Some positions in the series may require an Alaska driver's license.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

Education transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

Three (3) most recent performance evaluations.

Resume/CV

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is a