Responsible technical work procuring the supplies, materials, equipment and services required by County departments, and assisting in development and maintenance of a coordinated system of purchasing.
Distinguishing Features of Work:
An employee in this class is responsible for performing increasingly complex duties involved in conducting the research, analysis and comparison of products and costs as required for the economical purchase of goods and services for requisitioning departments. The work involves identifying suitable items for purchase, obtaining pertinent information from supply sources, and processing purchase transactions. The duties are performed in conformance with prescribed procedures, and transactions not covered by precedent or policies are referred to a higher authority. The work is performed under direction of designated lead or supervisory staff.
Work Environment:
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; feel; use fingers; talk/speak; work alone; customer/public contact; and work inside. FREQUENT: Color vision; grasp; handle; move about; reach; rotate neck; sit; stand; twist at the waist; and right and left wrist turn. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 10 lbs.; lift and carry up to 20 lbs.; far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; crouch; climb stairs; kneel; reach above shoulder; stoop/bend; work with others; extended days; outside and driving.
Selection Process:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or related field; OR, an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or related field and two years full-time paid verifiable work experience in procurement.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING RATING (60% Experience & Training; 40% Supplemental Questionnaire):
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the web page will time out after 30 minutes. It’s highly recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you’re finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the “Supplemental Questions” page within 30 minutes will result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the “ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions .
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law
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