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Friday, March 17, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gas South Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097

HIRING SALARY:

Purchasing Associate II: starting at $48,777

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Purchasing Associate II is responsible for serving as a liaison for departments to ensure compliance with purchasing ordinances, administering the award process, and overseeing agreements.

This position is a grade B25(1).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in business or
• One year of purchasing or purchasing support experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements

NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Financial Services oversees the financial operations in compliance with state and federal laws, ensuring fiscal responsibility and superior bond ratings. Department functions include, but are not limited to investment management, vendor and employee payment, debt issuance and monitoring management, self-insurance and liability programs management, procurement and contracts operations management, tax assessor administration, and strategic program design and deployment.

The Purchasing Division proactively directs procurement operations and contract management activities within the statutes of the State of Georgia and in accordance with the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance. The division develops, coordinates, and evaluates procurement and contract administration practices and programs of the County; provides guidance and support to departments and agencies in developing purchasing requests; and performs contract administration oversight while operating at the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Career From Here gives job candidates the unique opportunity to meet Gwinnett County Government employees face to face, discover the vast number of jobs available, and in some cases, interview and receive a conditional job offer the same day.

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INTERVIEW PROCESS:
If you would like to be considered for an interview on the day of the event, you may apply on-site or in advance. Please note that there are a limited number of interviews available due to time constraints.

Only those who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be considered for an interview. After applying, please check your email for instructions.

PREPARING FOR THE HIRING EVENT:

Follow these recommendations to prepare for the hiring event:
Update your resume

• Practice your answers
  • Practice your elevator pitch! How would you share personal and professional background in one minute or less?
  • Review examples of interview questions you may be asked and questions you can ask
  • Be prepared with examples of your work, if applicable to the job
  • Tie your answers back to your skills and accomplishments
• Plan your interview attire the night before
  • Having your outfit planned will help you remain calm while preparing to attend the hiring event
• Bring copies of your resume, a notebook, and a pen
  • Bring at least five copies of your resume to make the most of your experience

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

The event will take place at the Gas South Convention Center, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Please park in parking Deck 1.

Additional Information

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance plans
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year
• Annual leave (vacation): 13 day accrual per year
• Sick leave: 13 day accrual per year
• Retirement Benefits include:
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
    • An employee is fully vested in 5 years. An employee can retire if he/she has reached the age of 55 and the sum of his/her age and years of service equals 65.
    • Employees can choose a contribution rate of 5% or 7.5%
    • Gwinnett County will contribute 7.0% of your pensionable earnings per pay period.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
    
    • If you contribute at least 5% of your base pay to the 457(b) plan, Gwinnett County will contribute an additional 1% to your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (this is in addition to the 7% described above).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• HSA/HRA available
• Basic, Optional and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site Medical Wellness Center
• Immunizations (Flu Shots, Tetanus, etc.)
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Annual Wellness Fair
• Financial Education Programs
• Funeral Leave
• Longevity Pay after 3 years (full-time status)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (full-time status)
• Employee assistance program
• Uniforms and equipment furnished
• Employee discount programs