What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer #1143 - Procurement - Finance Division position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
THIS IS A COUNTY PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Under general supervision, purchases supplies and services for the County following Procurement Rules. Serves as the P-Card Department Coordinator for designated County officials and employees. Provides back-up support for the Procurement Specialist in the administration of the P-Card and Fuel Card Programs. Provides back-up support for the Surplus/Fleet Manager as needed. Assists Procurement Specialist, Procurement Consultant, Surplus/Fleet Manager, Procurement/Contract Manager and Director in other tasks as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus two (2) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
An Associate’s Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus four (4) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma plus six (6) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
NIGP Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification (or the ability to obtain it within 4 years) is preferred.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. This position is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week. Core hours and/or days may be changed dependent on department needs.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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THIS IS A COUNTY PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ARE YOU A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF HAMILTON COUNTY?
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C. Qualification A- A Bachelor's Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus two (2) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification B- An Associate's Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus four (4) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification C- The equivalent of a high school diploma plus six (6) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in purchasing?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand principles, practices, procedures, and trends of public procurement?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to read and interpret product specifications and materials?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand customer service/public relations methods, practices, and procedures?
Do you possess a NIGP Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification? **Preferred but not required
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
THIS IS A COUNTY PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Under general supervision, purchases supplies and services for the County following Procurement Rules. Serves as the P-Card Department Coordinator for designated County officials and employees. Provides back-up support for the Procurement Specialist in the administration of the P-Card and Fuel Card Programs. Provides back-up support for the Surplus/Fleet Manager as needed. Assists Procurement Specialist, Procurement Consultant, Surplus/Fleet Manager, Procurement/Contract Manager and Director in other tasks as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus two (2) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
An Associate’s Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus four (4) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma plus six (6) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
NIGP Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification (or the ability to obtain it within 4 years) is preferred.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. This position is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week. Core hours and/or days may be changed dependent on department needs.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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THIS IS A COUNTY PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ARE YOU A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF HAMILTON COUNTY?
- Yes
- No
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C. Qualification A- A Bachelor's Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus two (2) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification B- An Associate's Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field plus four (4) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification C- The equivalent of a high school diploma plus six (6) years of purchasing work experience. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
- Yes, I meet qualification A.
- Yes, I meet qualification B.
- Yes, I meet qualification C.
- I meet some of qualification A.
- I meet some of qualification B.
- I meet some of qualification C.
- No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in purchasing?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand principles, practices, procedures, and trends of public procurement?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to read and interpret product specifications and materials?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand customer service/public relations methods, practices, and procedures?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a NIGP Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification? **Preferred but not required
- Yes
- No
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
