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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Purchasing Agent II

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, KY, United States


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12/23/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-07728

Purchasing Agent II

Pay Grade15

Salary

$4,172.48 - $5,768.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat 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 theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, 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 Forestry's Program Support Branch as a Purchasing Agent II in Franklin County, youwill have the opportunity to create complex personal service contracts for professional services; to serve asa lead in the evaluation of requests for proposal; and monitor division purchases for their procurement codeconformance. During your assigned duties, you will interact on a daily/weekly basis with members of divisionmanagement, division program staff, and both branch personnel and branch management.

Holders of the Purchasing Agent II position will complete tasks such as:

  • Create, negotiate, and award complex personal service contracts (PSC)
  • Evaluate proposals by reviewing, analyzing, and ranking vendor solicitation responses
  • Create requisitions (RQS) for construction projects that exceed the agency's small purchase authority
  • Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with all federal and state procurement laws
  • Provide oversight for purchases of capital and maintenance pool projects, and ensure compliance with budgetary and purchasing rules and regulations
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills
  • Proficient knowledge and use of information technology
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward toreviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of purchasing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.

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 Amanda Shaw at AmandaF.Shaw@ky.gov or 502-782-5361.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D