Deputy Director of Procurement Fleet Management Procurement - Finance Division

Under general direction from the Director of Procurement & Fleet Management, oversees the management of Procurement and Fleet related work for the County. Provides for the managerial, supervisory, and administrative functions in support of the Director and in the Director’s absence. Provides general direction to the management team and staff of the department and support to other departments and agencies. Manages the day-to-day workflow of the department in cooperation with department managers and supervisors. Expressly responsible for the continued advancement of department policies and procedures.

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.)

This is a Fair Labor Standards Act defined Exempt Position - Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the amount of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field plus six (6) years of direct work experience in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field, three (3) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity. A valid driver’s license is required.

An Associate’s Degree in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field plus eight (8) years of direct work experience in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field, three (3) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity. A valid driver’s license is required.

The equivalent of a high school diploma plus ten (10) years of direct work experience in Purchasing, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field, three (3) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity. A valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

CPPB or NIGP-CPP certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within three (3) years of date of hire.

Master’s Degree in Purchasing or Public Administration is preferred.

CPPO certification is preferred.

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.

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

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