Purchasing Agent II

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7/8/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-03823

Purchasing Agent II

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$3,982.52 - $5,973.76 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Dept for Facilities and Support Srvs

Location

403 Wapping Street

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA) is responsible for managing the Commonwealth's capital construction projects for the majority of the Executive Branch agencies across the Commonwealth and is hiring for a Purchasing Agent II position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Request for Bids for Capital Construction

• Create construction contracts.

• Monitor some purchases made for conformance with the Model Procurement Code (KRS 45A)

• Maintain project records and documents.

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office

• Detailed and organized

• Good communication skills

• Work with Statewide Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Agency Personnel and Contractors

We're looking for a person who enjoys working with people. Do you thrive on working on a wide range of projects in a challenging and dynamic environment? If this sounds like you, we would love the opportunity to review your application for this Purchasing Agent II.

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 Kristi Sharp at Kristi.Sharp@ky.gov or 502-330-9858.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D