PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - PURCHASING ASSISTANT at Palm Springs Unified School District
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
*A five minute Typing Certificate validating ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm Net Speed. Typing test available 8:00am - 3:00pm M-F* (FOR THE TYPING TEST AVAILABILITY AT OUR HR OFFICE. COPY & PASTE on a new browser the following link: https://bit.ly/PSUSDType or find the direct link under the section 'Links Related To This Job'.) Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: 1) Proof of High School graduation or equivalent 2) A five minute Typing Certificate validating ability to type a minimum of 45wpm Net Speed. Typing certificates from other credible organizations may be accepted. (Must include letterhead and authorized signature - No online typing certificates accepted) 3) Application must be completed in its entirety (Record of Work Experience) 4) Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account.
Requirements / Qualifications
*A five minute Typing Certificate validating ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm Net Speed. Typing test available 8:00am - 3:00pm M-F* (FOR THE TYPING TEST AVAILABILITY AT OUR HR OFFICE. COPY & PASTE on a new browser the following link: https://bit.ly/PSUSDType or find the direct link under the section 'Links Related To This Job'.) Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: 1) Proof of High School graduation or equivalent 2) A five minute Typing Certificate validating ability to type a minimum of 45wpm Net Speed. Typing certificates from other credible organizations may be accepted. (Must include letterhead and authorized signature - No online typing certificates accepted) 3) Application must be completed in its entirety (Record of Work Experience) 4) Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director - Purchasing, prepare and process documents and materials, including purchase orders, requisitions and letters;
enter orders online; setup online accounts; request quotes from vendors, as needed; scan, email and breakdown purchase orders and contracts;
respond to inquiries and provide information, direction and make appropriate referral to personnel and vendors as needed; contact personnel and
vendors to verify information and respond to inquiries; research information as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school and three years of responsible office experience involving technical procedures, volume activities and statistical
record-keeping.
PLEASE NOTE: *Current TEAMS1 employees will be given first consideration.
This recruitment will serve to fill current vacancy listed above and to establish a three month eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the district.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director - Purchasing, prepare and process documents and materials, including purchase orders, requisitions and letters;
enter orders online; setup online accounts; request quotes from vendors, as needed; scan, email and breakdown purchase orders and contracts;
respond to inquiries and provide information, direction and make appropriate referral to personnel and vendors as needed; contact personnel and
vendors to verify information and respond to inquiries; research information as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school and three years of responsible office experience involving technical procedures, volume activities and statistical
record-keeping.
PLEASE NOTE: *Current TEAMS1 employees will be given first consideration.
This recruitment will serve to fill current vacancy listed above and to establish a three month eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the district.
Application Deadline
12/11/2023 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/4/2023
Contact
Olivia Castellanos
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$24.04 Per Hour
$24.04 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
TEAMS1 Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
8 Hours, 12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Purchasing
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently lift 50lbs. Passage of a pre-employment physical exam is required.
Position Number
2-178-003
EXAM DATE:
TBD.