Admin Program Specialist A

DISTRICT 58 - UNIT 001

JOB NUMBER: 58/50694843/APSA/04.13.2026-JB

**This position is a promotional opportunity for current permanent classified DOTD employees only.**
The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary procurement assistant for District acquisitions, creating requisitions and purchase orders in support of administrative units in the District. The incumbent will create, revise, and maintain purchase orders for goods and services in accordance with DOTD Procurement Policies and Division of Administration requirements. They will also serve as an initial point-of-contact to District personnel for the purchase of goods and services.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Serve as procurement agent for the District, creating requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services.
• Ensure accurate processing of all requisitions and purchase orders.
• Utilize SAP, ERP, and SRM to ensure accurate goods receipts and issues.
• Audit and maintain official records/spreadsheets for commodities and services received.
• Serve as initial point of contact to District personnel for the purchase of goods and services.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This position is a promotional opportunity for current permanent classified DOTD employees only and may be filled as a promotion, detail to special duty, or probation in lieu of promotion.
Career Progression:This position does not participate in a CPG and will be filled as an Admin Program Specialist A.
Work Schedule:Full-time weekdays.
Compensation:Depends on qualifications; no less than $18.04/hour.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact Name: April Morace

Job Title: Admin Program Manager 2

Phone Number: 318-412-3157

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