Buyer I

Job Description

$46.19 - $60.63 Hourly

$96,077.07 - $126,101.25 Annually

Final Filing Date: Sunday, 5/4/2025, 4:00 p.m.

This posting will remain open until 100 applications have been received or until the deadline, whichever occurs first.

Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is received.

Make a Difference in Your Community and Environment

Union Sanitary District provides award-winning wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to the communities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. As a Buyer I, you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to protect public health and the environment—ensuring that essential materials, services, and equipment are in place to keep operations running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional who is looking to apply their skills in a meaningful public service setting.

The Opportunity

As a Buyer I, you will perform a wide variety of technical and administrative duties related to purchasing and procurement. You'll work as part of a dedicated team to source supplies, prepare purchase orders, evaluate bids, and maintain vendor relationships—all while upholding the principles of fair and transparent public purchasing.

As your experience and proficiency grow, so will your responsibilities. This position is part of a career series, and successful incumbents are expected to be promoted to Buyer II within two years.

Key Responsibilities

Education & Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.

A typical way of acquiring the knowledge, skills and abilities is:

Knowledge & Skills:

Why Join Union Sanitary District?

Apply today to be part of something bigger. Protect your community. Safeguard our water. Build a career in environmental service.

Application Process:

Applicants must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsanitary by the closing date. Union Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of Internet forms in submitting your application.

Candidates for the Buyer I position who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to an Online Written Exam scheduled for Wednesday - Thursday, 5/7/2025 – 5/8/2025.

Applications of the highest scoring candidates will be reviewed by a panel of Subject Matter Experts. Top candidates will be invited to a Virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview scheduled for Thursday, 5/22/2025.

Finalist Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, 6/4/2025, in person at the District.

Before being appointed to the position, the candidate must pass a criminal background check including reference checks and Live Scan.

You will be contacted regarding all phases of this recruitment via email, so please check your inbox for correspondence regarding next steps and results through the exam process. Please ensure that the email address on your application is correct and current before submitting your application.

Accommodation:

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources upon submittal of application.

Join Union Sanitary District and be a part of our mission to safeguard the environment while advancing your career!

Company Description

Union Sanitary District (USD) is not just a workplace; it's a community where innovation meets excellence. Established in 1918, USD is a pioneering independent special district, delivering award-winning wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to the vibrant Tri-cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City in southern Alameda County. At USD, we take pride in our diverse team of professionals and offer a dynamic work environment that values work/life balance.

Union Sanitary District (USD) is not just a workplace; it's a community where innovation meets excellence. Established in 1918, USD is a pioneering independent special district, delivering award-winning wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to the vibrant Tri-cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City in southern Alameda County. At USD, we take pride in our diverse team of professionals and offer a dynamic work environment that values work/life balance.