Job description
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3/27/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-02478
Purchasing Agent I
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,474.30 - $4,699.50 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
300 Sower Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division of Waste Management/Emergency Response Branch as a Purchasing Agent I in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to oversee and provide technical assistance in the procurement of goods and services and monitor procurement actions for the Emergency Response Branch.
Holders of the Purchasing Agent I position will complete tasks such as:
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division of Waste Management/Emergency Response Branch as a Purchasing Agent I in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to oversee and provide technical assistance in the procurement of goods and services and monitor procurement actions for the Emergency Response Branch.
Holders of the Purchasing Agent I position will complete tasks such as:
- Assist in the procurement of goods and services and the creation of acquisition payment documents and travel reimbursements in the accounting and procurement system (eMARS) prior to payment. Creates and processes requisitions (RQS) for complex technical non-professional services and is responsible for ensuring procurement of goods and services is conducted in the most cost efficient and economical method available.
- Monitors contracts and expenditures for branch budgetary requirements and assists branch manager in development of annual operating and procurement budget. Assists with the construction of reimbursement and cost recovery invoices and packages.
- Coordinates, interprets, and enforces state purchasing policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance on procurement related issues and educates branch staff on revisions and updates to KRS 45A.
- Performs in-depth analysis of program support needs and assists with procurement and scheduling activities associated with branch training events.
- Coordinates and answers the Emergency Response (ER) Hot-line and enters emergency notifications into the department's database and generates periodic database reports.
- Experience with procurement and contracting actions following state procurement and contracting regulations, polices, and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel for budgetary, financial and project tracking.
- Experience with eMARS procurement system.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of purchasing experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year for-year basis. Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact James McCloud at James. McCloud@ky.gov or 502-782-6487.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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