Procurement and Loss Prevention/Control Specialist (DGF #5025)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Our Mission

It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.

Please visit our website for more information at https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/
Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for coordinating workers compensation cases with the State Personnel Office and accident notifications, insurance claims and other actions associated with loss prevention and risk management. This position will be responsible for conducting all loss prevention assessments for the Department. Additionally this position will serve as a procurement specialist for the Department to assist with invitation to bids, purchasing and other functions as needed. This position will serve as guide and backup to the financial specialists and also backup all functions in the Procurement Section of the Administrative Services Division.
How does it get done?

This position will provide appropriate training and training opportunities for all staff and to manage the Department's loss prevention program. As the loss prevention coordinator, the position is responsible that the Department is adhering to the loss prevention plan and coordinate with the Risk Management Division of the General Services Department to coordinate with appropriate agencies to manage workers compensation cases, accident notifications, claims and associated required action. Other responsibilities will include procurement functions, including but not limited to, purchasing, invitation to bids, sole source, and disposition of public property. This position will also provide purchasing guidance and assistance to all purchasing agents and program staff to ensure that goods and services are procured properly and efficiently according to state statutes and internal policies.
Who are the customers?

The customers for the position are all Department of Game and Fish staff, program, and executive managers and external vendors.
Ideal Candidate

The customers for the position are all Department of Game and Fish staff, program, and executive managers and external vendors.
Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five (5) years directly related experience as it relates to the essential duties of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. High volume workload and stressful situations due to deadlines and multiple demands. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasional weekend hours and working in an outdoor setting.
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Stella Crespin, Chief Procurement Officer, (505) 690-6337, Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.