Procurement Technician 7-E9

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.

MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful. As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) is a bilingual school, with a residential component, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). MSD provides a language rich environment in the least restrictive environment for students who are DHH, guaranteeing each student a free appropriate public education (FAPE). MSD ensures academic and social excellence - rich in ASL and English literacy for all students from infancy to graduation. An American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual approach is used to support the acquisition, development, and use of ASL and English. Students are placed at MSD through the individualized education program (IEP) process by their resident school district and either attend school as a day student or live residentially. All students are transported to MSD by their local school districts. Students whose families choose for them to live residentially through the week are immersed in Deaf culture and participate in student life opportunities to develop self-advocacy, personal growth, leadership, and teamwork. MSD staff work collectively to empower students with a positive Deaf identity so when they graduate from MSD each student possess knowledge, confidence, and leadership to become contributing citizens in a diverse, technological, and democratic society.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the Michigan School for the Deaf, 1235 W Court Street, Flint, Michigan.

This position functions as an experienced procurement technician, performing technical duties in support of MSD’s Business Office. The position is responsible for coordinating all of MSD’s procurement activities, including planning for procurement needs; aiding and monitoring the development of contracts; processing procurement documents; tracking the purchasing process; and aiding budget development and budget monitoring. The position also plays an important role by pre-auditing all non-payroll expenditures; coordinating payroll data collection; coordinating the MSD Print Shop invoicing system; and serving as the alternate cashier.

View the full position description here:Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Procurement Technician 7 One year of administrative support procurement experience in a purchasing office equivalent to the experienced level, or one year of experience in the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and materials equivalent to the 7 level.

Procurement Technician 8 One year of experience equivalent to a Procurement Technician 7, or one year of administrative support procurement experience in a purchasing office equivalent to the advanced level, or one year of experience in the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and materials equivalent to the 8 level.

Procurement Technician E9 Two years of experience equivalent to a Procurement Technician, including one year equivalent to a Procurement Technician 8.

Alternate Education and Experience Procurement Technician 7 - 10 Completion of a one-year college level business program may be substituted for the entry level (7 level) experience requirements.

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and two years of job-related experience qualifies for the experienced level Procurement Technician E9 classification.