Buyer - Extra Help

**This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.

Only the first 50qualified applicants will be considered for this employment opportunity.**

1. Maintain Master Vendor files including creating new vendors and updating vendor information.
2. Receive documents from departments for solicitation requests review and verify all documents for completeness assist Buyers in preparing and creating bid documents and assign a Buyer.
3. Check eProcurement website daily for questions that come in from open solicitations and reach out to the project manager to provide responses.
4. Set up pre-bid meetings (job-walks) scheduling vendor presentations.
5. Assist with the approvals (receive examine and approve requisitions purchase orders & contract change orders).
6. Assist with administering cooperative agreements.
7. Assist with coordinating the disposition of surplus equipment (vehicles) pulling titles and preparing necessary paperwork to send to auction company.
8. Ability to work independently keep records organized and assist with meeting deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis evaluation and administration.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents may serve as a lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs professional financial managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides program coordination and administration of assigned area.

• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research audits and/or assessments; provides information guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and provides project staff support liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy procedures standards and/or regulations.

• Gathers information analyzes data identifies requirements and trends and presents findings; prepares updates and maintains records reports presentations marketing materials and databases; provides recommendations and implements solutions in support of assigned area.

• Provides analytical support and coordination of special projects as assigned.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Positions assigned toprocurementmay be responsible for:

• Coordinating the purchase of equipment services supplies or materials for the city;

• Developing specifications and solicitations;

• Evaluating and recommending action on bids and proposals;

• Receiving and processing requisitions;

• Preparing evaluating and recommending action on bid documents;

• Administering cooperative purchasing agreements;

• Negotiating contracts;

• Assisting with preparation of specifications proposals evaluations and awards;

• Coordinating disposition of surplus property;

• Developing and maintaining vendor relationships;

• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

The following are the minimumqualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree (or 60 units working towards a Bachelors Degree) in business administration finance accounting book-keeping or a related field and four (4) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or an Administrative Services Specialist Senior with the City of Oxnard in purchasing in a governmental setting;OR
• Bachelors degree in business administration finance accounting book-keeping or a related field and two (2) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist Senior with the City of Oxnard in purchasing in a governmental setting.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.
  

Extra Help employees are at-will and are not provided any benefits other than those required bystate or federal law.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.

• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time part-time and temporary assignments.

NOTE:For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities.If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with you. Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactJackie Ramos at