Job Description
Qualifications
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training
This position requires experience conducting solicitations, awards, and managing contracts for state, local government agencies, and/or private entities
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, project management related to procurement or related professional field which required analysis of technical and complex information; preparation of comprehensive written documents; and contract preparation and oversight; OR one year of experience as a Purchasing Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation
The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process
Do you have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and running complex solicitations and handling the contract management life cycle as part of their daily duties
Benefits
The Purchasing Officer 2 also conducts formal solicitations for State agency commodity purchases valued at over $50,000
Responsibilities
Purchasing Officers work either within the State's Purchasing Division or within the Purchasing Divisions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and develop, evaluate, monitor and mediate procurement of goods and services contracts to ensure consistency, uniformity and cost-effectiveness in obtaining services for State agencies in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and applicable policies and principles of sound fiscal management
This position will be responsible for agency solicitations for services on projects with a value over $100,000, including planning, organizing, and writing requests for proposals, training evaluators, facilitating evaluations, processing awards, coordinating negotiations and preparing contracts
Job description
Announcement Number: 4875+ Open to all qualified persons. Posted 0+/0+/2026 Close Date: 0+/23/2026 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 1 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position
Purchasing Officers work either within the State's Purchasing Division or within the Purchasing Divisions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and develop, evaluate, monitor and mediate procurement of goods and services contracts to ensure consistency, uniformity and cost-effectiveness in obtaining services for State agencies in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and applicable policies and principles of sound fiscal management.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is in the Department of Administration's Purchasing Division in Carson City. This position will be responsible for agency solicitations for services on projects with a value over $100,000, including planning, organizing, and writing requests for proposals, training evaluators, facilitating evaluations, processing awards, coordinating negotiations and preparing contracts. The Purchasing Officer 2 also conducts formal solicitations for State agency commodity purchases valued at over $50,000. This position requires experience conducting solicitations, awards, and managing contracts for state, local government agencies, and/or private entities. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, project management related to procurement or related professional field which required analysis of technical and complex information; preparation of comprehensive written documents; and contract preparation and oversight; OR one year of experience as a Purchasing Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
• Do you have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and running complex solicitations and handling the contract management life cycle as part of their daily duties. Please describe. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 8+701-4204
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training
This position requires experience conducting solicitations, awards, and managing contracts for state, local government agencies, and/or private entities
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, project management related to procurement or related professional field which required analysis of technical and complex information; preparation of comprehensive written documents; and contract preparation and oversight; OR one year of experience as a Purchasing Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation
The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process
Do you have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and running complex solicitations and handling the contract management life cycle as part of their daily duties
Benefits
The Purchasing Officer 2 also conducts formal solicitations for State agency commodity purchases valued at over $50,000
Responsibilities
Purchasing Officers work either within the State's Purchasing Division or within the Purchasing Divisions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and develop, evaluate, monitor and mediate procurement of goods and services contracts to ensure consistency, uniformity and cost-effectiveness in obtaining services for State agencies in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and applicable policies and principles of sound fiscal management
This position will be responsible for agency solicitations for services on projects with a value over $100,000, including planning, organizing, and writing requests for proposals, training evaluators, facilitating evaluations, processing awards, coordinating negotiations and preparing contracts
Job description
Announcement Number: 4875+ Open to all qualified persons. Posted 0+/0+/2026 Close Date: 0+/23/2026 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 1 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position
Purchasing Officers work either within the State's Purchasing Division or within the Purchasing Divisions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and develop, evaluate, monitor and mediate procurement of goods and services contracts to ensure consistency, uniformity and cost-effectiveness in obtaining services for State agencies in accordance with applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and applicable policies and principles of sound fiscal management.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is in the Department of Administration's Purchasing Division in Carson City. This position will be responsible for agency solicitations for services on projects with a value over $100,000, including planning, organizing, and writing requests for proposals, training evaluators, facilitating evaluations, processing awards, coordinating negotiations and preparing contracts. The Purchasing Officer 2 also conducts formal solicitations for State agency commodity purchases valued at over $50,000. This position requires experience conducting solicitations, awards, and managing contracts for state, local government agencies, and/or private entities. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, project management related to procurement or related professional field which required analysis of technical and complex information; preparation of comprehensive written documents; and contract preparation and oversight; OR one year of experience as a Purchasing Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
• Do you have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and running complex solicitations and handling the contract management life cycle as part of their daily duties. Please describe. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 8+701-4204
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The PURCHASING OFFICER 2 position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Gardnerville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
