Purchasing Agent II
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, KY, United States
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Job ID: 26-01480
Title: Purchasing Agent II
Pay Grade: 15
Salary: $4,225.00 - $6,337.60 Monthly
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location: 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.
The Financial & Grants Management Branch is responsible for establishing and maintaining an accounting system in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
By joining the Kentucky State Police, Financial Grants Management Branch, Procurement Section as a Purchasing Agent II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to issue solicitations and award contracts for goods and services needed to enhance services through effective resource management and improved operations.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor all procurement purchases for conformance with the Model Procurement Code KRS 45A.
Create personal service contracts for professional services to include the request for proposal, competitive negotiation, strategic planning, and award process.
Monitors and assists with creation of Master Agreements, by submitting RQS documents, RFQs for non-professional services and CTRP1 documents for building leases.
Compiles monthly financial reports and audits. Gathers, reviews, develops, audits, and maintains technical information and reports.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Customer service
Computer literacy
eMARS/eMARS reporting experience
Procurement FAP Experience
Attention to detail
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Five years of purchasing experience.
Substitute Education for Experience:
NONE
Substitute Experience for Education:
Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) : NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kristie Graham at kristie.graham@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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Job ID: 26-01480
Title: Purchasing Agent II
Pay Grade: 15
Salary: $4,225.00 - $6,337.60 Monthly
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location: 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.
The Financial & Grants Management Branch is responsible for establishing and maintaining an accounting system in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
By joining the Kentucky State Police, Financial Grants Management Branch, Procurement Section as a Purchasing Agent II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to issue solicitations and award contracts for goods and services needed to enhance services through effective resource management and improved operations.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor all procurement purchases for conformance with the Model Procurement Code KRS 45A.
Create personal service contracts for professional services to include the request for proposal, competitive negotiation, strategic planning, and award process.
Monitors and assists with creation of Master Agreements, by submitting RQS documents, RFQs for non-professional services and CTRP1 documents for building leases.
Compiles monthly financial reports and audits. Gathers, reviews, develops, audits, and maintains technical information and reports.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Customer service
Computer literacy
eMARS/eMARS reporting experience
Procurement FAP Experience
Attention to detail
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Five years of purchasing experience.
Substitute Education for Experience:
NONE
Substitute Experience for Education:
Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) : NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kristie Graham at kristie.graham@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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