Buyer II - Flood Control Water Conservation District
Buyer II - Flood Control Water Conservation District
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Employees may be required to work extended shifts or be called back in during emergency situations.Meet the Team!EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures needs specifications bids complaints and special programs.
Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts.
Perform market total life cycle cost value price and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests.
Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications.
Issue purchase orders and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy.
Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors new product information.
In a lead capacity may supervise and provide guidance to support staff.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing business administration economics or a related field.
Experience: One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency which included responsibility for midvalue $10000 $25000 procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification which includes responsibility for midvalue $10000 $25000 procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
Desired Qualifications:Competitive candidates will have government purchasing experience experience in public works bidding documentation and awarding. Applicants with experience in writing administering and awarding Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes are highly desired.Competitive candidates will also have knowledge in insurance requirements for contractors and Professional Services and understanding the basics of Risk Management.
Knowledge of: The methods principles and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; product standards of operating departments; products commodities and services used within one or more commodity groupings; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; business accounting practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance.
Ability to: Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect organize and evaluate product or service information identify alternative solutions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports recommendations and correspondence; compare and analyze quotations; prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFPs) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials company/vendor representatives and staff members.
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers license is required due to travel throughout the County for meetings and bids.
Physical requirements: May be required to receive purchased items that can weigh up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants
For specific questions regarding this position contact Amanda Campos at.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
