Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12pm

Annual Starting Salary: $63,404.29
Salary Range Grade 6, Step I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:     
Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities include a high school diploma or equivalent.  

Experience:  
At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in performing purchasing/contract and assisting with inventory management support work.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.  
Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years.  The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority’s automobile insurance rates.

Abbreviated Job Description: 
Under general supervision of the Purchasing & Warehouse Manager, the Procurement Technician performs a variety of activities associated with purchasing, non-engineering contract coordination/support, and inventory management support for the Department, and provides procurement, non-engineering contract coordination/support, and invoice processing support to the Activity Agreement leads with minimal guidance.

Examples of duties: 
The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.  Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, verifies and routes purchasing and invoice data.  Purchase Order (PO) Package/Invoicing Quality Control: Procurement Technician reviews each PO package routed from Inventory Control Clerk for accuracy (i.e.: correct IRD amount, correct invoice data, correct expense and segment codes), investigates and locates any missing PO package information to ensure PO package is complete before it is properly uploaded.  Once the PO package is verified as complete, route to Accounting Department for processing.  Ensures any invoices received are immediately routed to accounts payable.  Assist with creating and processing of POs to ensure accuracy of line items, account codes and attached documents.  Assist with inventory management for Department.  Assist with spare parts inventory management.  Run monthly reports on outstanding POs, researching and closing old POs as necessary.  Operates Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.  May serve as primary backup to the Tracy Administrative Office (TAO) Secretary.  Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.  Directs/transfers contractor/vendor inquiries about payment issues to accounts payable.  Performs mathematical calculations with accuracy.  Performs special assignments as directed by Department Manager.  Assists with miscellaneous solicitation and contract coordination as necessary.  Assists with various purchasing activities as needed.  Assists Contract Specialist with various activities pertaining to contracts, as necessary.  Other duties as assigned.

Must possess the ability to:
Perform a variety of Purchasing and contract support assignments with minimal direction and supervision.  Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.  Assist with the preparation of various reports.  Follow oral and written directions.  Operate a computer and skillfully use San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (“Water Authority”) enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system.  Prepare and organize a variety of information.  Work under pressure towards time sensitive deadlines.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co workers, outside agencies, and the public

Typical Physical Activities include, but are not limited to:
May occasionally travel by airplane and automobile in conducting Authority business.  Work at a desk for an extended period of time in an office environment, lift and move objects up to 15 pounds such as large binders, books, and small office equipment.  Moderate standing and walking.  Sufficient finger/hand dexterity to operate and adjust office equipment.  Regularly uses a telephone for communication.  Uses office equipment such as computer, copiers, and FAX machines.  Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without correction.  Communicates orally with Water Authority Board members, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings.

Environmental Factors: 
Exposure to the sun 10% or less work time spent outside a building and exposed to the sun.  Irregular or extended work hours.  Occasionally required to change working hours or work overtime.

SELECTION PROCESS

Required Application Materials: 
A cover letter and resume must be submitted through the online application process and received no later than the final filing date in order to be considered for this recruitment.

Meeting the minimum qualifications for this position does not guarantee that you will be selected for further consideration. Only those individuals most suited to our particular needs will advance to any skills test and/or oral interview.

Should you feel you need special accommodations for the application process, skills test, and/or interview, due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 826-9696.

Verification of Employment: 
The Authority conducts verification of a candidate’s employment history, education and training, and other information contained in the Employment Application and any other materials submitted by a candidate in an application packet.

Conditional Offer of Employment: 
An offer of employment will be conditional upon legal ability to work in the United States and verification of a candidate’s employment history, education and training, other information contained in the Employment Application, and any license requirements. This organization participates in E-Verify.

BENEFITS

Retirement Benefits:

• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan:   

A 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is funded by the Authority contributing equal to 8% of your gross, base annual salary.

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 

Participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is an election.  If the employee elects to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, the Authority will match up to 5% of an employee’s base annual salary.   The total potential combined contributions for the 401(a) and the 457 plans by the Authority may amount to a maximum of 13% of your gross base annual salary.  All contributions under both plans vest immediately to you.

NOTE: You should be aware that the Authority does not participate in Social Security. 
This may affect the Social Security benefits you have already earned upon retirement.

Health Benefits:
Three (3) medical benefit plans are offered through ACWA-JPIA.  The Authority contributes 100% (depending on the plan) of the premium for the employee and 75% for the employee’s eligible family members (depending on the plan).

Dental & Vision Benefits:
The Authority contributes 100% of the premium for the employee and the employee’s eligible family members.

Holidays:
Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, including a personal floating holiday.

Vacation & Medical Leave:
Vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 hours per year after 5 years of service, 140 hours per year after 10 years of service, and 160 hours per year after 15 years of service.  Medical leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, following one month of continuous service.

Employee Assistance Program:
Available to employees and their household members.

Optional/Voluntary Benefits include access to:

• Life Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Credit Union

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is a Veteran/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Sponsorship is not available.