Location: Tallahassee, FL
Company: State Of Florida
NUMBER 77071297 Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Position Title: Purchasing Specialist Division: General Services Section: Office Operations Position Number: 77071297 Salary: $40,044.42 Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Hiring Manager: Joshua Stringer Location: Russell Office Park, 1875 Orange Avenue East Tallahassee, Florida 32311 Percent of Travel: 1-25% - Ability to travel for training workshops, etc.
up to 5% of time. Minimum Qualifications: An associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history
check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to
meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.
Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed. This position assists the Purchasing Director I – SES with the daily operations of the Purchasing Section and performs the following duties: 60% Solicitations - Responsible for issuing Invitation to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate and other solicitations, as appropriate.
Provides information and support to agency staff in the solicitation process including in developing the scope of work and other documentation. Attends pre-bid conferences and evaluates bid / proposals for responsiveness and responsibility of vendors making submissions. Applies State Laws, Rules, and Commission Policy in the development and management of the solicitation process.
Prepares and maintains required solicitation documentation. Responsible for assisting the Construction Solicitations Manager with reporting and processing. 15% Procurement - Responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate processing and / or approval of purchase requisitions in the State's automated procurement system My Florida Market Place (MFMP). Reviews for accuracy, compliance with Laws, Rules, and Commission policy. 15% Contracts - Responsible for assisting with agency’s contracts, agreements, leases, amendments, modifications, and other documents of a contractual nature.
This shall include, drafting contracts and agreements, reviewing contracts and agreements for compliance with Florida Statutes, F. A. C. Federal regulations, and agency policy. 10% Other - Assists in the development of documentation, manuals, or procedures related to the Commission's procurement practices. Attends training and conferences, as necessary. Performs other duties and special projects, as required. Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.
Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices. Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the purchasing process. Ability to put specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices in writing. Ability to maintain purchasing records. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Licensure/registration/certification requirements: Valid Driver’s License Statutes Establish or define the work performed: Article IV, Section 9, Constitution of the State of Florida Sections 379.1025 and 20.331, F.
S. Chapter 68, F. A. C. Chapters 287, 255, 119 & 120, F. S. Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Working Hours: 5 Days, 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Total hours in workweek: 40 Some overtime work required as needed. This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, F.
S. 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 -xyz X). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 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 -xyz X). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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