Title: ​​Material Management Technician​

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $61,740.00 - $70,661.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHESTERFIELD HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesterfield/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

**This opportunity is currently available to current state employees only.**

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Chesterfield Health District provides public health services to the residents of Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights. This position is based in Chesterfield.

The Chesterfield Health District is seeking an experienced and customer service-oriented Material Management Technician. This position controls and supervises the procurement, storage and distribution of materials used by the district. Independently purchases goods, services, supplies and equipment in accordance with established policy guidelines. Responsibilities include monitoring vendors for compliance, managing routine contracts for goods and services, and maintaining accurate records on procurement, contracts, shipments, and inventory. This position also tracks fixed asset and controlled asset inventory, handles surplus items, and coordinates administrative logistics such as booking and paying for hotel rooms and vehicle rentals.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of purchasing practices, concepts, policies and procedures

Working knowledge of fiscal/accounts payable procedures

Working knowledge of administrative systems and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping standards 

Skill and experience with Microsoft applications to include Excel, Access and Word 

Working knowledge and ability to use accounting and/or similar batch type systems 

Additional Considerations

• Experience using Emburse/Chrome River, and Request to Spend (RTS)
• Experience with asset and inventory tracking and surplus property
• Knowledge of the procedures in the Department of General Services’ Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM)
• Knowledge of and some experience with the state’s Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) Program and required monthly reconciliations
• Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification
• Experience working with eVA

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Join the Virginia Department of Health’s efforts in becoming the healthiest state in the nation. VDH has the perfect employment opportunity just for you.

Contact Information

Name: Brandi.Henderson@vdh.virginia.gov

Phone: 804-751-4359

Email: brandi.henderson@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.