Buyer I

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

• A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and the Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

This position is an entry-level position thatemphasizes learning federal compliance standards and supporting procurementactivities. It differs from upper-level buyer positions as it assists inprocuring goods and services for the City of Montgomery, ensuring adherence toprocurement policies and relations. Work responsibilities include, but arenot limited to, reviewing and processing requisitions, assisting in preparingprocurement documentation, providing fundamental support to the procurement team,and maintaining accurate procurement records. The work in this position isroutine and straightforward but must adhere to detailed compliancerequirements. Incumbents in this position works under the general supervisionof senior procurement staff, with guidance and oversight provided for allassignments.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year ofexperience in procurement or related administrative roles, includingfamiliarity with federal procurement guidelines.

NOTE : Qualifying education,training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilitiesto perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is typically performed in an officesetting with occasional site visits to vendor locations or other city offices. Minimumphysical effort is required, but the role may involve extended periods of sittingand computer use.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancies are with the City of Montgomery Finance Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than six (6) qualified applications are received, a selection test will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are six (6) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS : Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST :  Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and / or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK :  Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION : Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he / she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9 : Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Salary : $18 - $28