Services Specialist Level I​/II

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/6/26, 1/20/26 (final).

Level 1 - $4,205.58 - $5,112.08/month;
Level 2 - $4,623.17 - $5,621.94/month.

The Contract Services Specialist Level I/II works in a centralized procurement function within a department or division and performs paraprofessional tasks involved with procurement of a wide variety of commodities and services on behalf of others. Incumbents spend 75% of the time making purchases using decentralized procurement methods.

• Principles, methods, and practices of large volume purchasing and procurement of services, supplies, parts and equipment.
• Business administration principles.
• Public relations techniques.
• Common purchasing and legal terminology.
• Sources for supplying a wide variety of services, supplies, parts and equipment.
• Record keeping and reporting procedures.
• Common word processing and spreadsheet software used on personal computers.
• Factors and computation involved in determining costs/savings of large volume purchasing.
• General laws and regulations applicable to bidding procedures and purchasing operations.
• Materials, supplies, and equipment typically used in government operations and the sources for such products.
• Contract and market research techniques.

• Understand and interpret oral and written policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Understand and follow County, District, and departmental purchasing procedures.
• Set priorities for work while using a computerized procurement system.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and others as necessitated by work assignments.
• Observe, identify and resolve problems within assigned work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with vendors and other personnel.
• Use a variety of common and specialized directories, catalogues, and manuals to locate and order services, supplies, parts and equipment.
• Serve as liaison between department personnel and vendors.
• Properly interpret, explain, and make decisions involving policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Exercise discretion and initiative in compiling and selecting appropriate data to make independent decisions.
• Deal with professional salespeople, vendors, County employees, and other personnel tactfully but authoritatively.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise reports.
• Provide work direction to technical and clerical staff performing purchasing duties.
• Assist in training and evaluating technical and clerical staff performing purchasing duties.

• 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, including 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.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full‑time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please consult the provided information before the cut‑off date.

Criminal History and Background Check:
All candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment must undergo a criminal history and background check. The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted such offers consistent with…