The posting
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience Level
Associate
Education Level
Associate's Degree
Monthly Salary Range
$5,424-$6,531
Primary Job Location
Fresno, CA, US
THE POSITION
This is your opportunity to join a high-performing organization and contribute to the City of Fresno’s purchasing activities. The General Services Department is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to support procurement functions within the Purchasing division.
Procurement Specialists prepare specifications for formal and informal bids; develop bid analyses and vendor matrices; conduct bid conferences, bid and proposal openings, and vendor meetings; analyze proposals and complete bid evaluation reports; and processes and prepares bids in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and City policies.
Join a team where your dedication to service, clear communication, and attention to detail contribute to the City’s excellence in procurement.
One vacancy exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or related field;
OR
One (1) year of procurement/buyer experience in a business or office setting involving cost determination, requisition preparation, bid comparison, and vendor selection;
OR
One (1) year of finance, budget, or accounting experience within a governmental agency;
OR
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
If qualifying with education, a copy of college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your online application for verification purposes. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the minimum requirements.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Exam: 100%: A multiple choice written examination may be given which is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: purchasing methods and procedures; price and cost analyses; federal, state and local laws related to public purchasing; formal and informal bid processes; contract negotiation techniques; basic math principals; oral and written communication skills; and principles of good customer service. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The Written Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs.
For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE REGULATIONS
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Benefits
PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE BENEFITS:
UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): An optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
