PURCHASING AGENT III - 77072701

Requisition No: 854861 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT III - 77072701

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072701 

Salary:  $40,538.42/Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2025 

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Northwest Regional Office/OED

Purchasing Agent III

Salary: $40,538.42/ Annually

3911 Highway 2321

Panama City, Florida

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Northwest Regional Office/OED

Purchasing Agent III- 77072701

Bay

Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term  well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

This position requires up to 10% travel. Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Required Experience:

Six years of experience in purchasing or a related field;

OR, a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in purchasing or a related field can substitute.

A Florida Certified Contract Manager( FCCM) certification must be obtained within one year of employment.

Overview:

Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation in general. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) point-of-view.

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the Regional Purchasing Agent for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s 16 counties of the Northwest Region.

• The Regional Purchasing Agent is the subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for regional procurement related topics and provides information, guidance, and support to regional program staff for all matters related to procurement.
• The Regional Purchasing Agent must understand and maintain current knowledge of the State's procurement related Statutes, Administrative Codes, and State and Agency procurement guidelines.
• The Regional Purchasing Agent monitors all purchases processed through the regional finance and budget office for compliance with statutory and other state regulations.
• The Regional Purchasing Agent serves as contract manager for all purchase orders and select formal solicitations and as such is responsible for maintaining their contract files and vendor communications.
• The Regional Purchasing Agent assists regional staff with purchases over $34,999 and incumbent must be able to attain and maintain their valid Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of management principles and practices, business functional areas such as accounting and budgeting, and state purchasing laws and rules, and state purchasing process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preference will be given to effective knowledge of the State’s purchasing/procurement platforms.
• Must have the ability to understand and apply applicable statutory rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to purchasing and budgeting.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure timely completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate with external and internal customers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.