Salary: $58,825.94 - $91,224.02 Annually
Location : FL 33301, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FP037-12
Department: Transportation and Mobility
Opening Date: 06/25/2024
Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead the Transportation and Mobility (TAM) Department procurement efforts. The Transportation and Mobility Department includes Parking Services, Transportation Services, Transportation Planning, and Project Management Divisions which procures goods, services, and deals with a variety of construction and development projects. The ideal candidate, through exceptional communication and organizational skills, will actively participate in the development and selection of supply sources by providing accurate and prompt market intelligence. This position reports to the City's Procurement Division, but the selected candidate will coordinate with TAM staff on a daily basis, and it's anticipated that the selected candidate will work at the Transportation & Mobility building.
The ideal candidate would also perform large volume purchasing of construction projects utilizing design/bid/ build, Design Build, Construction Management at Risk and CCNA related solicitations. Experience in various other goods and services procurement is also preferred. Experience should include activities with a governmental agency or large business procuring a variety and volume of items.
This is professional and responsible administrative work involving more complex large volume purchasing of goods, services, equipment and/or construction material, in compliance with laws and statutes. The employee works under general supervision and exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in planning, scheduling and administering projects. Would you fit in? Apply now.
Please Note:
The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
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This job classification is in Management Category IV for benefits purposes, which includes Five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and an Employee Expense Allowance of $120/month.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Consults with department personnel on procurement needs; advises on the best methods of purchasing required goods and services; provides technical assistance
• Conducts research, performs data analysis, disseminate information, and customize solicitation to meet user department needs
• Prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals; finalizes specifications; coordinates legal documents and insurance requirements
• Conducts reviews and analysis of bids and proposals for solicitation compliance; reviews result with department personnel; Organizes, schedules and facilitates evaluation meetings.
• Negotiates professional services; conducts professional services research to forecast price trends; manages contract preparation and execution.
• Prepares purchasing Commission Agenda Memos (CAM); attention to details and timely manages the approval process
• Processes purchase requisitions; maintains purchase orders
• Administers multidepartment contracts to ensure full contractor compliance
• Manages contract renewals
• Assists with the training of staff as directed
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
2. Must possess at least two (2) years of progressive experience in purchasing.
3. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

• Certification as a Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) or Purchasing professional certification
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, ordinances, practices and techniques
• Two (2) or more years of procurement experience in a governmental entity

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ().
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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01

What is the highest level of education you possess from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field?

• No college level education, or education is in an unrelated field
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years or Associate's Degree
• 3 years
• 4 years or Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Do you have a professional certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or any other procurement professional?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of progressive work experience in purchasing do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 or more years

04

Do you possess two (2) or more years of procurement experience working for a governmental entity?

• Yes
• No

05

Briefly summarize your procurement experience working for a governmental entity. Include the name(s) of the government entities in your answer. If none, enter, "None."
06

Do you possess knowledge of public procurement laws, ordinances, practices and techniques?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe in detail any processes you have suggested / implemented to improve the efficiencies of your particular duties and/or your department.
08

Describe in detail your experience in procurement. Specifically any experience in construction; goods and services, or both.
09

Describe a complex procurement you have dealt with and the extent of your involvement.
10

What is your experience in contract negotiations? Describe your basic method of operations in negotiations.
11

Approximately how many goods and services-related solicitations have you performed on your own? Describe what was required of you (what was your specific function in the solicitation)?
Required Question