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    procurement specialist - Fort Lauderdale, United States - City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

    City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
    City of Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Salary : $52, $82,180.80 Annually

    Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Job Type: Full Time

    Job Number: FP025-05

    Department: Finance

    Division: 08BC Procurement

    Opening Date: 02/26/2024

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

    This is professional and responsible administrative work involving large volume purchasing of goods, services, equipment, and/or construction material for the City of Fort Lauderdale.

    The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
    • Consults with department personnel on procurement needs; advises on the best methods of purchasing required goods and services and provides technical assistance
    • Prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals; finalizes specifications; coordinates legal and insurance requirements; coordinates solicitation for public advertising
    • Organizes, schedules and facilitates pre-bid meetings
    • Prepares bid tabulations; reviews and analyzes bids and proposals received; reviews results with department personnel; administers evaluation meetings; negotiates and prepares contracts
    • Prepares purchasing Commission Agenda Memos; manages approval process
    • Processes purchase requisitions; maintains purchase orders
    • Responds to questions regarding requisitions in procurement processing system
    • Manages contract renewals
    • Performs related work as required
    JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

    1. Bachelor's Degree in related field
    2. One (1) to three (3) years of experience in purchasing. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
    Preferences:
    • Certification as a Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) or Purchasing professional certification
    • Knowledge of public procurement laws, ordinances, practices and techniques
    • Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a governmental entity
    HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

    Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment. Open until sufficient applicants have applied.

    An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J

    The City of Fort Lauderdale is AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

    In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City's employees and to the security of the City's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

    Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

    Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package and click for additional management benefits.

    01

    This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible, with information and examples that are relevant to your personal knowledge and hands-on experience, as your responses will be rated by how they relate to the position to be filled. Please answer each question in this application supplement directly and DO NOT make references such as "See Resume." Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If a supplemental question is not applicable, or you do not have an answer, please indicate "N/A" as your response. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.

    02

    Do you currently work for the City of Fort Lauderdale? If so, indicate status.
    • Full-time
    • Part-time
    • N/A
    03

    Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    How many years of experience do you possess with in a medium to large-scale public or private purchasing operation?
    • 1 year
    • 2-3 years'
    • 4-5 years'
    • 6 or more years'
    • No Experience
    05

    Please indicate the purchasing solicitation methods you are familiar with.

    06

    How many years' experience (if any) do you have working in public sector purchasing?
    • 1 year
    • 2-3 years'
    • 4-5 years'
    • 6 or more years'
    • N/A
    07

    What do you think the most challenging part of public sector procurement is?

    08

    Please describe the most difficult and complex competitive sealed bid or Request for Proposal process in which you were involved. Include the steps in the process for which you were involved (i.e., Invitation to Bid, legal notice, award recommendation or award letter). In what percentage of the total assignment were you personally involved?

    09

    Describe in detail your interaction with other departments in your current position.

    10

    Describe your familiarity with various Codes, Procedures, Ordinances, or Statutes regarding Public Sector Procurement.

    11

    Describe software applications in which you are proficient and give examples of their applicability in procurement.

    Required Question
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