NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Contract Services Specialist Level I/II *Revised
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $67K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of the County of Sacramento, and they are seeking a Contract Services Specialist Level I/II to work in a centralized procurement function. The role involves performing paraprofessional tasks related to the procurement of various commodities and services, with a significant focus on making purchases using decentralized procurement methods.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Perform paraprofessional tasks involved with procurement of a wide variety of commodities and services on behalf of others
Spend 75% of the time making purchases using decentralized procurement methods
Qualification
Required
An AA/AS Degree or higher (or equivalent units) in Business Administration, Purchasing, Materials Management, Marketing, Economics or another field that is closely related to the intent and duties of this class
One year of full-time paid experience performing duties involving one or more tasks in the procurement cycle process which would include the acquisition of materials by requisition through a central procurement organization, goods receipts, or working in direct support of professional contracting officers or direct sales
Criminal History and Background Check: There is a need for a criminal history and background check for positions in this class
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions
Ability to understand and interpret oral and written policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to understand and follow County, District, and departmental purchasing procedures
Ability to set priorities for work while using a computerized procurement system
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and others as necessitated by work assignments
Ability to observe, identify and resolve problems within assigned work
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with vendors and other personnel
Ability to use a variety of common and specialized directories, catalogues, and manuals to locate and order services, supplies, parts and equipment
Ability to serve as liaison between department personnel and vendors
Ability to properly interpret, explain, and make decisions involving policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to analyze data and drawing sound conclusions
Ability to exercise discretion and initiative in compiling and selecting appropriate data to make independent decisions
Ability to deal with professional salespeople, vendors, County employees, and other personnel tactfully but authoritatively
Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise reports
Ability to provide work direction to technical and clerical staff performing purchasing duties
Ability to assist in training and evaluating technical and clerical staff performing purchasing duties
Benefits
Health, dental and life insurance
Flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually
14.5 holidays per year as recognized
Sick leave equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation
Paid parental leave of up to 160 hours
Tuition reimbursement
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage
Variety of health plan design options
Comprehensive dental benefit program
Basic life insurance benefit of $15,000
Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness incentive program
Two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)
Workers' Compensation
Sacramento Credit Union
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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