Job Information
MyFlorida PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 67072550 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 67072550
Date: Nov 20, 2024
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Requisition No: 841775
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 67072550
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 67072550
Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2024
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION: Purchasing Specialist - Career Service
WORKING TITLE: Purchasing Specialist
POSITION NUMBER: 67072550
STATE PERSONNEL ONLY OPPORTUNITY- ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES WILL BE ELIGIBLE
This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the APD office in Tallahassee, Florida
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics.
This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.
*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.
SALARY RANGE
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually $2,115.38 - $2,307.69 Bi-weekly
The Work You Will Do
Serves as MFMP Administrator to evaluate and process purchase requests for commodities and contractual services for the agency using appropriate purchasing methods in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures contained in the state of Florida’s Purchasing Policy and applicable to the agencies operating procedures Reviews purchases to identify problem areas impeding timely completion of requisition/purchase order process. Implements and conducts training programs and workshops for Agency purchasing staff to ensure staff can perform multiple purchasing functions.
Compiles reports regarding agency spending of goods and services for both management, legislative and public record requests on an as needed basis using various systems; complies quarterly reports providing detailed analyses of agency spend on goods and services and makes recommendations for enhancements and cost savings.
Serves as administrative lead on Alternate Contract Source, and Equote request by developing and administering the posting of the solicitations to include the review of responses for acceptability. Ensures solicitations are executed within parameters of established rules, regulations, policies and laws.
Serves as backup for formal and informal solicitation to include, but not be limited to: developing and managing the drafting of complex technical specifications, performance requirements and evaluation methodologies, administering the posting of formal competitive solicitations, single sources and other notices, review responses for acceptability, ensure solicitation are executed within parameters of established rules, regulations, policies and laws.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
Two (2) or more years of public procurement experience in Florida.
Knowledge of State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.
At least two (2) or more years of experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace, the State of Florida’s eProcurement system.
At least two (2) or more years of experience processing and approving purchase requisitions in MyFloridaMarketPlace.
Experience utilizing State of Florida state term contracts and alternate contract source.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of:
State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.
Ability to:
Think critically.
Work independently and in a group.
Collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and other authorities as applicable.
Timely complete work assignments.
Communicate effectively (orally and written).
Effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Create job aids, tools, and other materials and train and assist employees in the use of new forms, reports, and procedures.
Demonstrate Skills in:
Experience in procurement and contract administration, such as maintaining procurement files.
Experience utilizing State of Florida state term contracts and alternate contract sources.
Additional Information
Profile Completion
To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.
Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.
Retiree Notice
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.
Direct Deposit Program
As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.
Background Screening Requirement
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify), which electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).
All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at 1-877-562-7287.
Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
