Office Specialist l (Surplus)

The Division of Purchasing and General Services is seeking an Office Specialist for the Surplus Property program. If you are a customer oriented, self-motivated, multi-tasker this could be the job for you!

Job Details

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $14.39 - $26.08 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | [email protected]
Application Deadline – 5/11/2026

Key Responsibilities

As the Office Specialist for Surplus Property, you will:

• Process surplus property intake and documents.
  
• Research specifications and value of property to be sold/auctioned.
  
• Assign sale prices to property.
  
• Create and maintain files and records.
  
• Answer telephone and assist callers.
  
• Process daily incoming and outgoing mail.
  
• Order office supplies.
  
• Take photos of items to be auctioned.
  
• Post and monitor online auctions.
  
• Assist the public and others with information on merchandise.
  
• Prepare final sale of items.
  
• Retrieve sale items to be purchased or photographed. 
  
• Inspect and inventory passenger vehicles and heavy equipment outside prior to auction listing.
  
• Wash vehicles, charge batteries, and remove snow from vehicles as needed.
• Minor vehicle maintenance

Position involves working indoors and outdoors throughout the year.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

The best qualified candidate for this position will have at least 1 year of experience:

• Providing customer service in an office environment. 
  
• Utilizing office equipment.
  
• Preparing and processing documents.
  
• Using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Gmail.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to applicant who are:

• Highly
  skilled in data manipulation and reporting via MS Access and Excel.
• Able to use Material Handling Equipment.

About the Role

Location –
4209 South 2700 West
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The Department of Government Operations provides support to, and enables other state agencies to fulfill their core missions. When state and other governmental agencies can no longer use state-owned property, the property is offered to the public for sale and/or auction. Surplus Property is responsible for the accounting and ethical disposal/sale of these items. You can read more about Surplus Property here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.