Procurement Specialist I
State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC • Full Time • $41,206–$59,272 / year
Posted on Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Agency
Dept of JusticeDivision
State Crime Lab InvestigationJob Classification Title
Procurement Specialist II (S)Position Number
60011060Grade
NC12About Us
The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
Description of Work
Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $59,272IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.
The primary purpose of the Procurement Specialist I position is to purchase the goods and services used by the State Crime Laboratory to sustain daily operations:
*Acquire goods and services for the crime laboratory using eProcurement (Ariba) purchasing system.
*Maintain thorough and detailed documentation to support crime lab purchases.
*Utilize approved guidelines, procedures, and software to perform duties (i.e. Procurement Manual, eProcurement, NCFS, etc.)
*Provide administrative support to the crime laboratory and DOJ Financial Services staff to draft procurement and contract documents.
*Communicate effectively with (crime lab staff) and external customers (vendors/suppliers) to gather specifications, obtain quotes and other required documentation related to crime lab purchases.
*Provide good customer services when interacting with internal customers (crime lab staff) and external customers (vendors/suppliers).
The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes:
• polygraph
• credit and arrest checks
• interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors
• verification of education achievement
• fingerprinting
• urinalysis drug screening
Out of state applicants: After the initial interview, this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Experience with the NC eProcurement system.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate degree in business or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information:
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Andrea Evet CannonRecruiter Email:
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
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