Location: Ames,IA, USA
Equipment Specification Analyst
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Equipment Specification Analyst
Salary
$59,363.20 - $90,376.00 Annually
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-01584
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
12/11/2024
Closing Date
12/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Benjamin Schwenker - ...@iowadot.us
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Job Description
Do you have an eye for innovation and a passion for making a difference?
At the Iowa Department of Transportation, our mission is simple yet impactful:Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
To bring this mission to life, we are looking for someone who embodies our five CORE values:
+ Safety First:Prioritizing the well-being of all.
+ People Matter:Valuing and empowering our team and community.
+ Customer Focused:Delivering exceptional service and solutions.
+ Servant Leadership:Leading with humility and dedication.
+ Integrity Without Exception:Acting with unwavering honesty and accountability.
If this resonates with you, we'd love to see how you can contribute to our mission as an Equipment Specification Analyst!
Location: Ames
Shift Requirements: 7:00-3:30 M-F, Schedule has some flexibility; some travel required.
As an Equipment Specification Analyst your duties will include, but are not limited to:
+ Develop Equipment Specifications:Prepare technical specifications for purchasing vehicles, maintenance equipment, and support products, ensuring a $40M+ program meets departmental needs.
+ Vendor Engagement:Write and clarify specifications, respond to vendor inquiries, and recommend bid awards. Negotiate changes to contracts as needed.
+ Innovate and Improve Products:Research new equipment concepts, attend demonstrations, and lead modifications to ensure departmental requirements are met.
+ Maintain Procurement Records:Document specification history, inspections, and vendor interactions to streamline future procurement processes.
+ Plan Procurement Programs:Coordinate multi-million-dollar purchase schedules, balancing user needs, delivery times, and cash flow requirements.
+ Foster Interagency Relations:Act as a liaison, supporting Federal, State, County, and Municipal agencies in equipment procurement, contract utilization, and vendor issue resolution.
+ Inspect and Ensure Compliance:Conduct thorough equipment inspections, including possible out-of-state travel to confirm compliance with specifications.
+ Manage Warranty Claims:Investigate warranty issues, coordinate timely repairs, and ensure vendors honor warranties while educating users on their rights.
+ Guide Fleet Maintenance:Instruct fabricators and mechanics, issue safe operation procedures, and develop consistent modification practices across the fleet.
+ Implement Preventive Maintenance:Establish and monitor schedules to ensure equipment safety, longevity, and operational efficiency
What we offer you:
+ Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
+ Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here ( .
+ Opportunities for professional growth and development.
+ Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
+ Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
+ Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
+ Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website ( !
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: ...@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school, or G.E.D., and eight years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms;
OR
graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting or economics and four years of the required experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of education (30 semester hours or one year) for each year of the required experience;
OR
graduate course work from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, may be substituted to a maximum substitution of one year (30 semester hours or one year) of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months as a Purchasing Agent 2.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (
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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.
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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS ( .
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)?IF YESHow many years do you have of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms?
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting or economics?IF YESHow many years do you have of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms?
+ No experience in the identified areas
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How many years do you have of combined post high school education in business, public administration, accounting, or economics AND/OR full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms? (30 semester hours equals one year of experience)
+ No experience in the identified areas
+ Less than two years of combined post high school education and/or experience in the identified areas
+ Two years to less than four years of combined post high school education and/or experience in the identified areas
+ Four years to less than six years of combined post high school education and/or experience in the identified areas
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How many years do you have of a combination of GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work from an accredited college or university in business or or public administration, accounting, or economics AND/OR experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. Applicants may substitute a MAXIMUM of 30 semester hours (1 year) of graduate level course work in the designated areas and must have a minimum of three years of the identified experience.
+ I do not have any of the combined graduate education and/or experience
+ Less than four years of the combined graduate education and/or experience
+ Four years or more of the combined graduate education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - Do you have 18 months of full-time work experience in the classification of Purchasing Agent 2 for the State of Iowa?
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Ames, Iowa, 50010
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