**Working Title:** **Automotive/Heavy Truck Parts Purchasing Tech** **Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 81202 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 10/30/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/13/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Maintenance / Equipment Fleet Management + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $22.57 - $31.89 / hourly; $47,126 - $66,586 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Fort Snelling Central Shop + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This position exists to provide purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and consigned inventories for Central Shop as needed. Provide specifications, purchasing direction and product distribution so that all clientele can perform their jobs within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan. Support the Central Shop timely matter to ensure the safety of the traveling public. MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. **Minimum Qualifications** To qualify for Transportation Materials Technician, applicants must meet one of the following: One year of experience working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Materials Management System sufficient to research equipment, parts, and materials through a variety of resources and methods; establish and evaluate product comparison data; and analyze detailed reports to recommend/determine and purchase appropriate inventory. **OR** Two years of experience working with automated Materials Management/Inventory Management Systems. Successful candidate resumes must also demonstrate: + Experience researching heavy equipment/automotive parts and/or construction materials. + Experience establishing and evaluating product comparison data for purchasing inventory (quote/bid). + Experience with spreadsheets and word processing (examples – Excel and Word). + Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate from the Minnesota Department of Administration within 6 months of hire to pass probation. + Forklift Certification within 6 months of hire to pass probation. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: **Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check** It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check Criminal History Check Employment Reference Check Education/License Verification Pre-employment Physical (if needed) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.