Procurement 1-3 Specialist

Salary : $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location : Lake Charles, LA Job Type: Promotion Job Number: 218104 Department: Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District Opening Date: 03/02/2026 Closing Date: 3/7/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job TO ACTIVELY CREATE, FACILITATE, AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA This candidate will serve as a procurement analyst for the purchasing of products, materials, parts, supplies and services, not regulated by the State Purchasing Office, for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District's (Port of Lake Charles) multi-location facilities and Port Rail, Inc., exercising detailed knowledge of state laws and District policies pertaining to the purchase of equipment and services. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas, Managing Performance: The ability to direct and evaluate the work of employees Maintaining Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization, as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal rules Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As an Administrative Coordinator, you'll help make a positive first impression on everyone who walks through our doors. In this role, you will: Greet patients, visitors, and staff with kindness and professionalism Check in patients, verify their information, and assist with completing any necessary paperwork Answer incoming calls, route messages, and provide general information about clinic services Coordinate and update appointments using our scheduling system to keep things running smoothly Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front desk and lobby area to ensure a welcoming environment Support the clinic team with everyday office tasks like data entry, filing, mail distribution, and general administrative support Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Promotional- Applicant must be a current Classified, Permanent employee of the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal DistrictCareer Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jo Ellen Elliot Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District 337-493-3522 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others 01 DPf: Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism 3= I can display professionalism 4= I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism 02 DPf: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 SP: Rate your ability to solve problems based on our definition: The ability to discover solutions to problems. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable solving problems 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to solve problems 3= I can solve problems 4= I can solve problems and help others improve their ability to solve problems 04 SP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 AC: Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable adapting to change 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change 3= I can adapt to change 4= I can adapt to change and help others improve their ability to adapt to change 06 AC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 Are you a current permanent classified employee of Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04