POSITION TITLE:  Associate Field Procurement Engineer

DUTIES:

Procurement of goods and services for the SRS Operating, Project and Support Divisions to support Site missions.   Serve as an interface with SRS Divisions for all acquisition and procurement needs. Assist in the development of technical and quality requirements necessary for installation of parts and materials into safety and safety-related systems, structures and components.  Interpretation of a multitude of requirements ranging from federal regulations to site wide procedures and policies to provide effective guidance and service in the procurement process.

Associate Field Procurement services will be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.  Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred.  Substantial greater numbers of years, at least seven (8) of practical background or related experience in procurement or material management may substitute for the higher degree requirement.  Associate degree in business related field and at least 4 years experience may also substitute for higher degree requirement.

Experience/Skills:

Candidate must complete the training curriculum as part of the SRS qualification process.  Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.  Candidate must have the ability to walkdown and interface with personnel and systems in the field.  Demonstrated ability to provide direction to others and to set priorities for self and others.  Candidate must have demonstrated proficiency with basic project control software.

Work Hours:

A 40 hour work week is scheduled.  SRS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B).  Work week excludes SRNS holidays.  Each work day has a 30-minute lunch.  

Area Security Access:

A security clearance is not initially required; however, candidate must be capable of obtaining an L or Q clearance if required to perform assigned duties.