What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Professional II: Department Dedicated (Public Utilities) position at Sarasota County?
Department : Financial Management
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Calling All Public Procurement and Contracts Professionals!
Have you worked in public procurement, contracting, or in a related position? Do you have experience writing and reviewing scopes of service? Are you familiar with basic principles of public procurement?
We are looking for creative and professional people with strong writing and analytical skills to join our Procurement team!
This position reports directly to the Procurement Department and partners with the County's Public Utilities Department to facilitate and process various procurements and contracts. Imagine being a key player on major county utilities projects and providing support for mission-critical Department operations! Knowledge or experience related to utility operations is helpful but is not required.
As a Procurement and Contracts Specialist dedicated to the Public Utilities Department, you'll :
- Work with department staff and project managers to draft, review, advertise, and award avariety of solicitations (Invitations for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, and others)
- Facilitate the development and review of non-competitive procurements such as waivers, sole sources, single sources, and cooperative purchases.
- Follow an established and adopted set of standard operating proceduresto accomplish assigned work , and ensure processes are transparent, consistent, and compliant.
- Facilitate public meetings for County staff, vendors, and others, including pre-bid conferences and evaluation meetings.
- Use a variety of adopted templates to prepare and draft contractsfor goods, services, and projects.
- Work collaboratively with your team to research peer agencies and determine the best approach to complex or unusual procurements.
- Participate in periodic Partnership meetings with client departments; provide training and guidanceto help Public Utilities navigate procurement processes.
Professional Development : YOUR continuing education and professional development are keenly important to us! As a member of our team, you will receive paid continuing education in the field of public procurement and obtain (or maintain) your Procurement professional certifications. Visit www.nigp.org, www.uppcc.org and www.fappo.org for more information on the Procurement profession and associated certifications.
E-Work / Remote Work : Currently our Procurement team is eligible to e-Work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months and contingent on work requirements and other factors, you'll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.
Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
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Minimum Qualifications :
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Starting Pay Range : $60,000.00 - $62,000.00, based on experience
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and / or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents You will need to present the following items on your first day :
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options :
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)
Benefits :
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application / selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords : ADA Compliance).
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free / Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $60,000 - $62,000
