PURCHASING SPECIALIST

PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77071297

Date:  Jun 4, 2024

Location:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316

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Requisition No: 826851 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77071297

Position Number: 77071297 

Salary:  $42,046.68 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77071297
FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GENERAL SERVICES SECTION
PURCHASING SPECIALIST
LEON COUNTY / POSITION NUMBER 77071297
Previous applicants need not apply
Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Position Title:
Purchasing Specialist
Division:
General Services
Section:
Office Operations
Position Number:
77071297
Salary:
$42,046.68
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 Commissioncustomers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees shouldpromptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildliferesources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs byserving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wantsand striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agencyactions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.
Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related tothe Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distributionprocedures.
Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expectsemployees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertisewherever needed through work on teams or as directed.
This position assists the Purchasing Director I – SES with the daily operations of the Purchasing Section andperforms the following duties:
60%
Solicitations - Responsible for issuing Invitation to Bid, Requests for Proposals,Invitations to Negotiate and other solicitations, as appropriate. Providesinformation and support to agency staff in the solicitation process including indeveloping the scope of work and other documentation. Attends pre-bidconferences and evaluates bid / proposals for responsiveness and responsibilityof vendors making submissions. Applies State Laws, Rules, and CommissionPolicy in the development and management of the solicitation process.
Prepares and maintains required solicitation documentation. Responsible forassisting the Construction Solicitations Manager with reporting and processing.
15%
Procurement - Responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate processingand / or approval of purchase requisitions in the State's automatedprocurement system MyFloridaMarketPlace (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 contractualnature. This shall include, drafting contracts and agreements, reviewingcontracts and agreements for compliance with Florida Statutes, F.A.C., Federalregulations, and agency policy.
10%
Other -
Assists in the development of documentation, manuals, or proceduresrelated 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 thepurchasing process.
Ability to put specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/orprices 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 andwarrant 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 toleratediscrimination 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 ). Notificationto the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide theaccommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspiciondrug 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 encouragedto apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educationalrequirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation witheach submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) alongwith 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 bythe 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 ). 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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