1 Job in Frankfort, KY
Commonwealth of Kentucky is Hiring a Purchasing Agent II Near Frankfort, KY
6/13/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-03142
Purchasing Agent II
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$53,171.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary
Location
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
DescriptionThe mission of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is to be a diverse and inclusive organization providing programs, services, and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians and their communities.
The Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight (DPGO) is responsible for procuring the Cabinet's goods and services, the footing on which the Cabinet's vital programs and services are built. DPGO touches all departments within CHFS, working in collaboration on their procurements and purchases, supporting their efforts to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians and their communities. This position is in the Non- Professional Services Acquisition Branch.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, willing to dig in, learn, and carry out a program responsibility; has great interpersonal and communication skills to help the individual needs of departments and their obtaining procurements; able to change-it-up when working through issues, seeking to resolve issues that arise; and has an eye for the detail, while staying organized!
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Develops, implements, and interprets policies relative to the management of contractual services.
- Assists in development, evaluation, and award of non-professional services contracts.
- Monitors services and provides contract oversight on all Cabinet non-professional services contracts.
- Collaborates with program staff to analyze each program's needs and determines procurement implications and develops procurement strategy.
- Reviews, analyzes, drafts, and monitors documents for Executive Staff to ensure compliance and conformity with statutes, policies, and procedures related to procurement issues.
- Provides functional supervision in implementing procurement policies.
- Researches, reviews, interprets, and maintains an advanced knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations, grant requirements, and procurement policies. Advises management of any changes and/or implication of proposed legislative changes and make recommendations to remain in compliance.
- Serves as liaison between Executive Staff and other offices, agencies, departments and organizations with respect to procurement issues.
- Prepares written correspondence and status/ad hoc reports.
- Works well in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to conduct research and is an effective problem-solver.
- Effective communicator, both oral and written.
- Ability to work with others to achieve team success.
- Previous eMARS experience is a plus.
Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: 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 Kate Hackett at Kate.Hackett@ky.gov or 502-229-3145.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$52k-67k (estimate)
02/04/2023
06/30/2024
kentucky.gov
FRANKFORT, KY
15,000 - 50,000
1914
Private
MATT BEVIN
$10B - $50B
Public Administration
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