Purchasing Agent III
Job Location:
Tallahassee, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:881118
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT III -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: 39000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026
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*OPEN COMPETITIVE*
**Vacancy**
This position is a PurchasingAgent IIIPosition under the Contracted Client
Servicesofficelocatedin Tallahassee Floridafor the Department of Children and Families.
Salary for position: $39000.00 yearly
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable promote strong and economically self-sufficient families and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Ch.20.19 F.S.
PURCHASING MANAGEMENT
The Bureau of Purchasing Management provides product/service information and coordinates vendorassistancewith Department personnel. Purchasing requests are also reviewed to oversee thatpurchasingprocurement practices are efficient and cost effective and provide the best value to the State.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New employees of the Department of Children and Families willbe requiredto passa National FBI Background check.
New employees of the Department of Children and Familiesare required toparticipatein a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Children and Families ispaid foron a bi-weekly basis.
As a CANDIDATE you maybe requiredto provide documentation ( School Diploma or Equivalency College Transcripts ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL:
Review and approve requisitions through MyFloridaMarketPlace(MFMP)for the purchase of goods and services.
Ensure purchases are complete accurate and in compliance withpolicies rulesregulationsand available contractsprior to processing.
Research and furnish internal customers with information concerningprices for needed supplies and services.
Provide assistance to staff to determine correct procurement methodssources and specifications.
Maintain possession of PCard and clear all charges within 3 days.
ABILITY TO:
Maintain effective working relations with others.
Determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Work independently and be self-motivated.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Verify data for accuracy and completeness.
Use Microsoft Office products: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position effectively processes procurement transactions and coordinates activities to meet business needs of the Department through purchasing strategies policies and include demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness byinterpreting and approving purchase transactions for proper coding contract utilization cost comparison support justification special routingrequirements and available market resources. Incumbent will promote improvement efficiency and effectiveness of procurement activities by providing guidance on procurement rule policy and procedure tocustomers. Incumbent will maintain and review computerized or manualrecords of items purchased in a concise descriptive cohesive and wellwritten manner.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent; and
One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience in a professional setting.
Preference will be given to applicants withadvanced knowledge of creating excel spreadsheets andan associates degree or higherfrom an accredited college or university.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grants project activities.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules regulations policies and procedures relating tocontractedproject activities.
Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reportsproposalsand other written documents.
Ability toutilizeproblem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to the preparation of contracts and grants.
Ability to organize and prepare written data into logical and correct format.
Ability tomaintainfiles.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
The State of Florida and The Department ofChildren and Familiesparticipatein the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
Male applicants born on or after October 1 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information please visit the SSS website:
All members of the Florida Retirement Systemare required tocontribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceledsuspendedordeemedineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative ActionEmployer anddoes 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 (1-). 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 testingin accordance withSection 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS toChapter 295 Florida Statutes candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to 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 documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative ActionEmployer anddoes 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 (1-). 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 testingin accordance withSection 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS toChapter 295 Florida Statutes candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational 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
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
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 (1-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
