$27.37 - $36.68 per hour

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

CalPERS eligibile

About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, the Senior Buyer determines procurement methods, processes, vendors, and delivery choices which provide the greatest value to the district. The Senior Buyer works with staff at all levels to determine what choices will provide the greatest value to the district and takes appropriate action to resolve complaints and improve customer service both internally and externally with vendors. The Senior Buyer provides expertise and guidance in all areas of the financial software system.

Requirements / Qualifications

Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. College-level courses in business, purchasing, or a related field preferred. Two years of progressively responsible experience involving work with purchasing functions is required.

Pre-employment testing and assessment to demonstrate minimum qualifications required for the position.

A FULLY-COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Attachments, such as a resume, are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process.

1) Valid California Class C driver’s license

2) DMV Printout: record of driving history issued by the California DMV on its Form H-6; California Driver's Record Report - must be dated within 30 days of application. Can be obtained at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

Length of Work Year / Hours / Work Schedule

12 months / 40 hours per week / 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location

Encinitas, CA

Comments / Other Information:

Open until a valid eligibility list is established. Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of a multiple choice test (weight: 20%) performance test (weight: 30%), and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weight: 50%).

The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months.

If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview.

Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing.

The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer.

The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491.